The 2025–26 season will be Stoke City's 109th season in the Football League, the 49th in the second tier and twelfth in the Championship.
Pre-season.
After avoiding relegation on the final day of the 2024–25 season, manager Mark Robins quickly released his retained list. leaving the club were Lynden Gooch, Michael Rose, Enda Stevens and Jordan Thompson whilst Lewis Baker signed a one-year extension. Stoke made their first signing of the summer, bringing in Welsh winger Sorba Thomas from Huddersfield Town on a three-year contract.
Stoke will play friendlies against Burnley, Crewe Alexandra, Shrewsbury Town and Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Championship.
Stoke will begin their 2025–26 Championship campaign at home against Derby County.