Liverpool vs Bournemouth: kick-off time

Anfield will host the opening match of the new season of the English Premier League, when Liverpool hosts Bournemouth in the opening round of matches.

Liverpool will seek to soothe their sorrows after losing the Community Shield to Crystal Palace by winning the opening match. Meanwhile, the visiting team will seek to deepen the wounds of Mohamed Salah and his teammates by leaving Anfield with at least a draw.

In a stunning surprise, Crystal Palace, nicknamed the “Eagles of London,” won the Community Shield for the first time in their history after defeating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties at Wembley Stadium, after the match ended in a 2-2 draw after regulation time.

During the penalty shootout, Mohamed Salah failed to score the first penalty, despite his excellent penalty takers, and missed the target, resulting in Liverpool’s first title of the season.

Date, kick-off time and venue
Liverpool vs Bournemouth is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-off on Friday, August 15, 2025.

The match will take place at Anfield.