The Premier League has released its full slate of holiday fixtures for the current campaign, offering fans a packed programme of 29 live matches on Sky Sports between Boxing Day and the 7th of January. By publishing the schedule more than three months ahead of time, the league aims to give supporters ample notice to organise travel, accommodation and viewing plans during one of the busiest periods of the year.
The decision follows detailed discussions with the Football Supporters' Association and representatives from each club's Fan Advisory Board, ensuring that fan interests were central to the timetable. On Boxing Day itself, the top flight will host seven matches. The opening fixture will see Hull City travel to Anfield to take on Liverpool at 5:30 pm, while a later evening showdown pits Newcastle United against Manchester City at 8:00 pm, both fixtures being shown as a Sky Sports double‑header. The following day, known as Super Sunday, will feature a triple‑header on the satellite channel.
At 2:00 pm Frank Lampard’s Coventry City will face Chelsea, a match that also marks Lampard’s first encounter with his former club in a managerial capacity. Two and a half hours later, Manchester United will meet Nottingham Forest at 4:30 pm, and the day will close with Crystal Palace hosting Arsenal at 7:00 pm. Mid‑week action is also on the cards, with two separate rounds of fixtures that will be broadcast live across the Sky Sports network.
The first set runs from Tuesday 29 December through Wednesday 30 December, while the second set takes place from Tuesday 5 January to Thursday 7 January. This arrangement guarantees that every Premier League game during the holiday stretch will be available to viewers without the need for a subscription to additional channels.
For fans who prefer streaming, Sky Sports offers the NOW platform, which provides a flexible, personal video feed that can be accessed on smartphones, tablets and computers. The NOW app allows supporters to watch live matches, catch up on highlights and enjoy exclusive behind‑the‑scenes content, all from a single, convenient interface. The weekend that falls between the two mid‑week blocks also promises high‑profile action. On New Year’s Day, Leeds United will travel to Everton for a Friday Night Football encounter, while the following Saturday sees Bournemouth take on Aston Villa at 5:30 pm in the Saturday Night Football slot.
The subsequent Super Sunday will showcase Chelsea versus Newcastle United at 2:00 pm, followed by a Manchester City versus Tottenham Hotspur clash at 4:30 pm. Below is a detailed list of the scheduled fixtures, including kick‑off times and broadcast information: - Hull City vs Liverpool – 5:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Newcastle United vs Manchester City – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Coventry City vs Chelsea – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – 7:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Hull City vs Leeds United – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Everton vs Manchester City – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports On Wednesday 30 December the programme continues with: - Coventry City vs Brentford – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Fulham vs Arsenal – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Sunderland – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Aston Villa vs Liverpool – 8:15 pm, live on Sky Sports - Ipswich Town vs Chelsea – 8:15 pm, live on Sky Sports - Leeds United vs Everton – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – 5:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Chelsea vs Newcastle United – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Arsenal vs Brentford – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Everton vs Aston Villa – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Nottingham Forest vs Hull City – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Sunderland vs Liverpool – 8:15 pm, live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Ipswich Town vs Coventry City – 7:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Leeds United vs Manchester City – 8:15 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Newcastle United – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Hull City vs Everton – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Liverpool vs Manchester City – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Coventry City vs Newcastle United – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Bournemouth vs Sunderland – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Leeds United vs Manchester United – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Hull City vs Brentford – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Bournemouth – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Sunderland vs Leeds United – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 5:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Aston Villa vs Fulham – 2:00 pm, live on Sky Sports - Liverpool vs Arsenal – 4:30 pm, live on Sky Sports - Newcastle United vs Everton – 8:00 pm, live on Sky Sports These fixtures not only provide a festive spectacle for supporters across the United Kingdom but also give clubs a valuable opportunity to generate revenue through ticket sales, hospitality packages and broadcast rights during a period when many fans are eager to travel and celebrate. The early release of the schedule helps families coordinate holiday plans, while the extensive live coverage ensures that even those unable to attend in person can follow every match in real time. In addition to the on‑field action, the holiday window often sees clubs launch special promotions, such as limited‑edition kits, seasonal merchandise and community outreach programmes that tie into local charitable initiatives.
Fans can expect a vibrant atmosphere in stadiums, with many clubs organising festive pre‑match entertainment, Christmas carol sing‑alongs and family‑friendly zones to enhance the match‑day experience. Overall, the Premier League’s festive programme promises a blend of high‑stakes football, convenient broadcasting options and a celebratory spirit that captures the excitement of the season’s most beloved holiday period.