LIVERPOOL looking for back-to-back titles, Arsenal desperate to go one better, City hoping to reassert the dominance they’ve enjoyed over the previous decade…
The 2025/26 Premier League season promises to be a belter, and there’s even a new Sky Sports Premier League theme song — here’s everything you need to know.
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EPABritish singer Celeste’s Stop This Flame was used by Sky Sports between 2020 and 2025[/caption]
The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off on Friday, August 15, 2025, and will run until Sunday, May 24, 2026.
In what promises to be an electrifying curtain-raiser, the campaign opens with last season’s champions Liverpool hosting Bournemouth.
The Cherries finished in an ultimately disappointing ninth place in 2024/25, which goes to show just how far they have come as a Premier League force.
Expectation is high as Liverpool start the season as clear favourites to defend their title, buoyed by a busy summer of high-profile signings — including a club record £100million deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz.
Arsenal, who have finished runners-up for three consecutive seasons, follow closely behind, having reinforced their squad in a bid to finally reclaim the Premier League crown after more than two decades.
The Gunners have spent more than £190million in initial fees, including the highly anticipated arrival of forward Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting, who fans will be hoping is the missing piece of the puzzle.
Despite having ended last season trophyless, Man City remain a major threat, having revitalised their squad with new signings including Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan.
Leeds are making their Premier League return as Championship champions, while Sunderland are back in the top division after a lengthy eight-year absence.
Burnley also make their return, with all three sides facing the considerable challenge of adapting to life in the top flight.
But as is usually the case for newly-promoted sides, Burnley and Sunderland are favourites to go straight back down, with Leeds also heavily tipped for a relegation battle.
What song is Sky Sports using for the 2025/26 Premier League season?
The theme song for the Premier League this season on Sky Sports is a remix of G.O.A.T by Kasabian featuring Cristale.
This the second time that Kasabian have provided the music to Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage.
What have the previous Sky Sports Premier League songs been?
Fatboy Slim — Right Here, Right Now (1997-00)
This energetic big beat track perfectly captured the excitement of late ’90s football culture.
Its iconic, sweeping instrumental was used primarily for Monday Night Football.
Fatboy Slim‘s banger helped define the era as Arsenal and Man United battled for dominance.
Andrea Johnson — Glorious (2000-01)
This pop anthem by Swedish singer Andreas Johnson provided a modern feel for the new millennium.
The theme was featured on for Sky Sports Super Sunday and Football Special.
Though now considered a slightly unusual pick, its presence in broadcasts made it a memorable part of the coverage’s history.
SplashRonan Keating’s Lovin’ Each Day was a Sky Sports Premier League theme, but it only lasted a year[/caption]
Ronan Keating — Lovin’ Each Day (2001-02)
The choice of Ronan Keating’s mainstream pop track reflected Sky’s aim to broaden football’s appeal in this era.
It was the soundtrack for Sky Sports Super Sunday coverage during the 2001-02 Premier League season.
However, it only lasted a season.
Dario G — Carnaval de Paris (2002-03)
This uplifting track’s carnival rhythms and international flavour brought a festival atmosphere to Sky Sports’ football coverage.
The song’s association with football was cemented during the 1998 World Cup and continued with Sky’s Premier League broadcasts.
But maybe the associations with France winning the World Cup were too much and it was quickly canned.
Moloko’s Time Is Now was a Sky Sports Premier League song for five yearsEPA
Moloko — Time Is Now (2004-2009)
Moloko’s anthem became a defining theme for Sky Sports Premier League coverage.
It reached No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart in March 2000.
But for many footy fans, it is remembered more fondly for its association with the beautiful game than its original chart success.
Kasabian — Club Foot (2009-11)
This gritty rock tune lent a modern, bold edge to Sky Sports’ Premier League coverage.
Its pounding bass and stirring style provided the perfect backdrop to pre-match hype and highlights.
The track’s association with football coverage helped embed Kasabian in sporting culture, and they are back again this season.
Celeste — Stop This Flame (2020-2025)
Stop This Flame is Sky Sports’ longest-serving Premier League theme of recent years.
Its powerful vocals and energetic piano groove provided the soundtrack to a dominant era for Manchester City
In 2024/25, it was chosen as Sky Sports’ Premier League intro song for a fifth season running.
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