The Premier League will not reduce in size from 20 to 18 clubs, says chief executive Richard Masters, amid tensions with world governing body Fifa over the congested international calendar.
The top-flight season begins on 15 August, kicking off 11 months of competitive action which will end in the US for the World Cup final on 19 July.
The season starts three weeks after Chelsea beat Paris St-Germain to win the Club World Cup - and two weeks after the final round of Summer Series matches.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri suggested last year that players are close to going on strike because of the increase in games.