The Premier League curtain rises once again on Friday night, with reigning champions Liverpool welcoming ambitious Bournemouth to Anfield to open the 2025/26 campaign.
The Reds will be eager to bounce back after their Community Shield setback, where they fell to Crystal Palace on penalties last Sunday. While Liverpool impressed in flashes, moments of vulnerability on the counter raised questions they’ll hope to put to rest immediately.
Bournemouth arrive on Merseyside fresh from an impressive ninth-place finish last season under Andoni Iraola. The Cherries proved resilient away from home in 2024/25, winning seven and drawing another seven of their 19 league trips.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and the latest lineup news.
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Premier League match in the U.S.:
TV channel: USA Network
Live stream: Fubo
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What time does Liverpool vs. Bournemouth kick off?
This Premier League clash takes place at Anfield in Liverpool, England and kicks off on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST).
Here’s how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Fri, Aug. 15 | 12:00 p.m. |
Liverpool vs. Bournemouth lineups, team news
Slot offered a glimpse into his plans for the season ahead with his starting XI against Palace at Wembley, but he will be forced into making at least one decision.
Ryan Gravenberch missed that game following the birth of his child and he is suspended for the campaign opener following a red card on the final day of 2024/25.
Alexis Mac Allister should come into the starting XI, while Kerkez is on course to start against his old team, with Andy Robertson set for the bench.
Wirtz set up Ekitike for the opening goal at Wembley and the pair will make their Premier League debuts.
Liverpool predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Alisson (GK) — Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez — Jones, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai — Salah, Ekitike, Wirtz
Injured: Gomez (calf), Bradley (muscle)
Suspended: Gravenberch
Summer departures mean major changes in Andoni Iraola’s back line with Adrien Truffert and Bafode Diakite on course for their Premier League bows at Anfield.
Enes Unal and Lewis Cook remain out as long-term injury absentees, with Luis Sinisterra, Ryan Christie and Justin Kluivert all still a few weeks away from a comeback.
Bouremouth predicted starting XI (4-3-3, right to left): Petrovic (GK) — Smith, Senesi, Diakite, Truffert — Adams, Scott, Tavernier — Semenyo, Evanilson, Ouattara
Injured: Unal (ACL), Cook (knee), Sinisterra (thigh), Christie (groin), Kluivert (calf)
Suspended: None
Premier League fixture schedule this week
All times are in ET
Friday, August 15
- Liverpool vs. Bournemouth (3 p.m.)
Saturday, August 16
- Aston Villa v Newcastle United (7:30 a.m.)
- Brighton & Hove Albion v Fulham (10 a.m.)
- Nottingham Forest v Brentford (10 a.m.)
- Sunderland v West Ham United (10 a.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley (10 a.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers v Manchester City (12:30 p.m.)
Sunday, August 17
- Chelsea v Crystal Palace (9 a.m.)
- Manchester United v Arsenal (11:30 a.m.)
Monday, August 18
- Leeds United v Everton (3 p.m.)
