The Premier League has officially commenced the 2025/26 season following its Annual General Meeting held on Wednesday, June 4.

With the administrative transition now complete, all 20 clubs — including promoted sides Leeds United, Burnley, and Sunderland — have been formally recognised as members of the top flight.

“The change from 2024/25 to the 2025/26 campaign has been formalised,” the League confirmed in a statement posted on its website on Wednesday, marking the official start of the new season.

Promotions, relegations confirmed

Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland have received their Premier League share certificates, the final legal step confirming their promotion.

Each club was entered into the Premier League’s share register and awarded a framed certificate, officially recognising their top-flight status.

“A new share certificate for each promoted club has been signed by the Premier League directors and company secretary. As required under company law, the three clubs have been entered into the share register.”

Meanwhile, relegated clubs Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton have returned their Premier League shares, concluding their membership.

“The three relegated clubs have transferred back the share certificates that conferred Premier League status, and the Premier League Board has confirmed the cancellation of these shares,” the statement added.

Fixture release date

With all 20 clubs confirmed, attention now turns to the release of the 2025/26 fixtures, scheduled for Wednesday, 18 June at 09:00 BST.

The full schedule for the upcoming season will be unveiled ahead of the opening matchweek on Saturday, 16 August.

“All 20 clubs can now look forward to 09:00 BST on Wednesday, 18 June, when they will discover their fixtures for the 2025/26 season,” the League said.

In the meantime, the Premier League table has been reset, listing all 20 clubs in alphabetical order.

The League’s social media channels have also begun following the official accounts of Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland, symbolising their full integration.

“The Premier League table has been reset, while the League’s social media accounts now follow those of the three promoted clubs,” it stated.

What’s next?

With the 2025/26 season officially underway, clubs will intensify their pre-season preparations. Several teams have already announced their summer schedules, including friendly matches and overseas tours expected in the coming weeks.

“Wednesday, June 4, marks the official changeover to the new season as Leeds, Burnley, and Sunderland become Premier League clubs,” the League added.

The countdown to a new campaign — promising fresh rivalries, renewed ambitions, and new narratives — has begun. (The PUNCH)