Overview

• Liverpool begin their 2025-26 campaign as reigning champions after a 25-9-4, 84-point season and enter the opener as heavy -360 favorites
• The match is set for Friday, Aug. 15 at 3 p.m. ET (8 p.m. local) at Anfield in Liverpool
• USA Network will air the game in the United States with live-streaming access available through DirecTV, FuboTV or SlingTV
• Teamsheets for both Liverpool and Bournemouth will be released one hour before kickoff, with LFCTV GO offering online radio coverage
• AFC Bournemouth finished ninth last season with a 15-11-12 record and arrive as a capable mid-table opponent