The Premier League has released its full slate of festive fixtures for the current campaign, offering fans a total of 29 live matches on Sky Sports between Boxing Day and the first week of January. By publishing the schedule more than three months ahead of time, the league aims to give supporters ample notice to arrange travel, accommodation and viewing plans during one of the busiest periods of the year.
This early release follows close consultation with the Football Supporters' Association as well as representatives from each club's Fan Advisory Board, ensuring that fan interests have been taken into account. On Boxing Day alone, seven Premier League games will be contested. The opening match features Hull City hosting Liverpool at 5:30 p.m., while the evening’s marquee encounter pits Newcastle United against Manchester City at 8:00 p.m., both televised as a Sky Sports double‑header.
The following day, December 27, marks a "Super Sunday" triple‑header on Sky Sports. The first fixture sees Frank Lampard’s Coventry City take on Chelsea at 2:00 p.m., followed by Manchester United versus Nottingham Forest at 4:30 p.m., and finally Crystal Palace meeting Arsenal at 7:00 p.m.
Two additional mid‑week rounds are scheduled, with every match in those windows being shown live on Sky Sports. The first of these runs from Tuesday, 29 December, through Wednesday, 30 December, while the second spans Tuesday, 5 January, to Thursday, 7 January.
This ensures that fans can follow the league’s action throughout the holiday stretch without missing any key clashes. Beyond the core festive period, Sky Sports also offers a range of other live fixtures. On New Year’s Day, Leeds United travel to face Everton in the traditional Friday Night Football slot.
The following weekend, Bournemouth host Aston Villa for Saturday Night Football at 5:30 p.m. The next Super Sunday sees Chelsea take on Newcastle at 2:00 p.m., with Manchester City facing Tottenham Hotspur at 4:30 p.m.
Below is a detailed rundown of the announced matches, all of which will be streamed via the Sky Sports app or the NOW platform for flexible viewing: - Hull City vs Liverpool – kickoff 5:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Newcastle United vs Manchester City – kickoff 8:00 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Coventry City vs Chelsea – kickoff 2:00 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest – kickoff 4:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – kickoff 7:00 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Hull City vs Leeds United – kickoff 7:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion – kickoff 7:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports - Everton vs Manchester City – kickoff 7:30 p.m., live on Sky Sports The Wednesday, 30 December, fixture list continues with a full complement of live broadcasts: - Coventry City vs Brentford – 7:30 p.m. - Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – 7:30 p.m. - Fulham vs Arsenal – 7:30 p.m. - Manchester United vs Sunderland – 7:30 p.m.
- Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – 7:30 p.m. - Aston Villa vs Liverpool – 8:15 p.m. - Ipswich Town vs Chelsea – 8:15 p.m.
- Leeds United vs Everton – 8:00 p.m. - Bournemouth vs Aston Villa – 5:30 p.m. - Chelsea vs Newcastle United – 2:00 p.m. - Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – 4:30 p.m.
- Arsenal vs Brentford – 7:30 p.m. - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth – 7:30 p.m.
- Everton vs Aston Villa – 7:30 p.m. - Nottingham Forest vs Hull City – 7:30 p.m.
- Sunderland vs Liverpool – 8:15 p.m. - Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – 7:30 p.m. - Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur – 7:30 p.m. - Ipswich Town vs Coventry City – 7:30 p.m.
- Leeds United vs Manchester City – 8:15 p.m. - Manchester United vs Newcastle United – 8:00 p.m. - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 p.m.
- Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest – 2:00 p.m. - Hull City vs Everton – 2:00 p.m. - Liverpool vs Manchester City – 4:30 p.m. - Coventry City vs Newcastle United – 8:00 p.m.
- Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – 2:00 p.m. - Bournemouth vs Sunderland – 2:00 p.m. - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace – 2:00 p.m.
- Leeds United vs Manchester United – 2:00 p.m. - Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – 4:30 p.m. - Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City – 8:00 p.m. - Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest – 8:00 p.m.
- Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 p.m. - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – 2:00 p.m. - Hull City vs Brentford – 2:00 p.m.
- Manchester United vs Bournemouth – 2:00 p.m. - Sunderland vs Leeds United – 4:30 p.m. - Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 5:30 p.m. - Aston Villa vs Fulham – 2:00 p.m.
- Liverpool vs Arsenal – 4:30 p.m. - Newcastle United vs Everton – 8:00 p.m.
The extensive schedule provides a continuous stream of high‑stakes football throughout the holiday period, catering to both die‑hard supporters and casual viewers. By making every mid‑week match available on Sky Sports, the league ensures that fans who cannot attend in person still have access to live coverage, analysis and post‑match reaction.
Moreover, the inclusion of a dedicated streaming option via the Sky Sports app and NOW service means that viewers can watch on smartphones, tablets or smart TVs, fitting the games into busy festive itineraries. In addition to the on‑field action, the festive fixture list offers clubs an opportunity to generate additional revenue through ticket sales, hospitality packages and merchandise, as supporters travel to stadiums across the country. The early release of the timetable also assists local authorities and transport providers in planning for increased demand, helping to keep travel smooth and safe during a period traditionally marked by heavy traffic and crowded public transport. Overall, the Premier League’s holiday schedule reflects a balance between sporting excitement, fan convenience and commercial considerations.
With 29 live broadcasts, a mix of traditional Boxing Day clashes, Super Sunday triple‑headers and mid‑week spectacles, supporters have a wealth of football to enjoy over the Christmas and New Year holidays, all accessible through Sky Sports’ flexible streaming platforms.