Next season's calendar released Wednesday (Jaune 17) gives Liverpool a chance to banish memories of their 6-1 drubbing at Stoke on the final day of last season, as they return to the Britannia on day one of the new campaign.
Another highlight of the opening weekend is Tottenham's visit to Manchester United.
Manchester City start out at West Brom, while Arsenal kick-off against new West Ham boss Slaven Bilic at the Emirates.
Promoted Bournemouth begin life in the top flight at home to Aston Villa, with fellow newcomers Watford and new manager Quique Sanchez Flores at Everton. Play-off winners Norwich host Crystal Palace.
Elsewhere on day one, Steve McClaren - one of three new bosses - starts out as Newcastle manager against Southampton at St James' Park and Leicester are at home to Sunderland. AFP
BPL opening day fixtures - weekend of 8 August
AFC Bournemouth v Aston Villa
Arsenal v West Ham United
Chelsea v Swansea City
Everton v Watford
Leicester City v Sunderland
Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur
Newcastle United v Southampton
Norwich City v Crystal Palace
Stoke City v Liverpool
West Bromwich Albion v Manchester City
For full fixtures for alll EPL teams please visit: http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb.html