Tony Pulis' Potters then travel to top-flight new-boys Norwich before concluding the opening month of the season with another away day, this time at West Brom.
The Stoke faithful will look forward to the next batch of fixtures as September sees fortress Britannia play host to both Liverpool and Manchester United.
The reverse fixtures at Anfield and Old Trafford take place on January 14 and 31 respectively.
On Boxing Day Stoke play host to Aston Villa, before another home fixture on New Year's Eve as Wigan are the visitors.
Stoke conclude their campaign with a home game against Owen Coyle's Bolton on May 13.
Source: Team Talk
Source: Team Talk