Although the Blues have already secured their survival, Fratton Park is taking centre stage for the relegation fight involving the Tigers, who have to win to keep their Championship hopes alive.
After John Mousinho’s men sealed their safety last week, a party atmosphere is expected at a sold-out PO4 on Saturday after an impressive first season back in the second tier for more than 12 years.
Beyond that, there will be another busy summer behind the scenes as Pompey prepare for next term, which will include a first south coast derby meeting with Southampton in six years.
Pre-season plans have yet to be confirmed but there are still plenty of other key dates for the Fratton faithful to look forward to in the coming months.
Here are some of the most important landmarks to book into the diary.
5. August 8/10 - Opening weekend of the season
The opening weekend gets under way a week later than League One and League Two for Championship clubs, with the Blues kick-starting their season on the opening weekend between August 8 - 10. Photo: Gary Oakley
6. August 11/12 - Carabao Cup first round
After the opening weekend, Pompey will then put league action to one side as they begin their Carabao Cup campaign. Mousinho’s men will find out who they are drawn against on June 26 when the fixtures are released. The Blues fell to a 1-0 defeat to Millwall at Fratton Park in the first round earlier this season. Photo: Jason Brown
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7. September 1 - Deadline day
Pompey will be a few weeks into the new season by the time the window slams shut on Monday, September 1. Mousinho will be hoping the vast majority of his business will be completed prior to the 11pm deadline, but don’t rule anything out as a day full of drama is usually expected. | Graham Hunt/ProSportsImages
8. January 1, 2026 - January window opens
There’s no time to rest those dreary eyes from New Year's Eve the night before with the transfer window re-opening on the first day of the year. This means the business will get under way on Thursday, January 1. Pompey utilised the January window this term as Mousinho added valuable experience to his side. | Portsmouth FC