The 2024/25 Gallagher Premiership Rugby season will kick off with a rematch between Bath and reigning champions Northampton Saints on September 20, featuring high-profile matches like the ‘Double Derby Weekends’ and the first-ever Premiership game in Wales. The Women's Championship also starts with newly-promoted teams Newcastle United and Portsmouth facing London City Lionesses and Charlton Athletic, respectively. Arsenal's Women's Super League (WSL) campaign begins with a home match against Manchester City, featuring Vivianne Miedema's return to Arsenal with her new team. Chelsea, under new manager Sonia Bompastor, will start their WSL title defense against Aston Villa. Manchester United and Manchester City will play their first derby in January, with the reverse fixture set for May. The WSL season will conclude with crucial fixtures, including Arsenal hosting Manchester United and Chelsea facing Liverpool.