What's new in the Premier League? Eight-second rule, Ref Cam and much more TV games

The goalposts have been moved once more in the Premier League

Sky Sports TV presenter Kelly Cates next to the Premier League trophy/ Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images

The Premier League returns this weekend, with new teams, players and managers gracing the division ahead of another year of unpredictable footballing action.

The 2025–26 season will run from August 15, 2025 to May 24, 2026, with 33 weekend rounds and five midweek programmes. No fixtures will take place on December 26 to help reduce festive congestion, and the final round sees simultaneous kick-offs, all of which will be broadcast live. After 25 years as the Premier League's official match ball supplier, Nike have been replaced by Puma in a multi-year agreement.