Premier League Summer Series Kicks Off: Complete Guide to Teams, Schedule, and Viewing Options
The Premier League Summer Series makes its comeback to the United States in 2025 after last year's tournament was called off.
This preseason tournament showcases four Premier League clubs battling it out during a week-long competition held across the pond at three separate locations. Chelsea claimed victory in the inaugural edition two years back, demonstrating their prowess on American soil, alongside fellow participants Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The summer tournament generated significant excitement in 2023, and it remains to be seen how much attention the forthcoming edition will garner following the restructured Club World Cup.
Here's your complete guide to the 2025 Premier League Summer Series.
Which Clubs Will Participate in the 2025 Premier League Summer Series?
Manchester United stands as the marquee club in the 2025 Summer Series, accompanied by West Ham United, Bournemouth and Everton—all three teams that ranked higher than the Red Devils in the 2024–25 Premier League standings.
The quartet will face each other once throughout the three locations, with two venues (MetLife Stadium in New Jersey and Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta) having previously hosted Club World Cup encounters.
The scoring system remains unchanged, with victories worth three points and ties earning one. The club accumulating the highest points total will claim the title as the second Premier League Summer Series champion.
Should clubs be level on points at the top, goal difference will determine the winner. Goals scored followed by head-to-head records serve as the subsequent tiebreaking criteria.
2025 Premier League Summer Series Schedule
Date | Kick-off Time | Fixture | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Saturday, July 26 | 4 p.m. ET / 9 p.m. BST | Everton vs. Bournemouth | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
Saturday, July 26 | 7 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. BST (Sunday) | Man Utd vs. West Ham | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey |
Wednesday, July 30 | 6:30 p.m. ET / 11:30 p.m. BST | West Ham vs. Everton | Soldier Field, Chicago |
Wednesday, July 30 | 9:30 p.m. ET / 2:30 a.m. BST (Thursday) | Man Utd vs. Bournemouth | Soldier Field, Chicago |
Sunday, Aug. 3 | 2 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. BST | Bournemouth vs. West Ham | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Sunday, Aug. 3 | 5 p.m. ET / 10 p.m. BST | Man Utd vs. Everton | Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta |
Each of the three stadiums will stage a matchday, with contests scheduled on identical dates (ET).
The Premier League Summer Series commences at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, the designated venue for next year's World Cup final. Everton and Bournemouth open the tournament before Man Utd launch their campaign against West Ham.
New signing Bryan Mbeumo might make his Red Devils bow in the early Sunday morning hours (BST) following his £71 million ($95.7 million) transfer from Brentford completed during the weekend.
The clubs then travel to Chicago's legendary Soldier Field for the second matchday, featuring West Ham against Everton and United confronting troublesome opponents Bournemouth. The Cherries remain undefeated in their last four meetings.
The Summer Series concludes in Atlanta, with Bournemouth vs. West Ham opening the final matchday before Man Utd meets Everton to close out the competition.
How to View the 2025 Premier League Summer Series
Sky Sports announced in June their commitment to televise all six 2025 Premier League Summer Series matches. The tournament will therefore be accessible in the United Kingdom through multiple Sky Sports channels, plus Sky Go and NOW TV.
The Fubo Sports Network possesses broadcasting rights in Canada, while NBC Sports holds the rights in the U.S., with streaming available through Peacock.
Manchester United permits fans to watch their forthcoming Summer Series matches via MUTV, with annual subscriptions priced at £29.99. This service excludes viewers in America.