The Premier League has released its full slate of holiday fixtures for the current campaign, offering fans a total of 29 matches that will be broadcast live on Sky Sports from Boxing Day through to the first week of January. By publishing the timetable 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 was taken after consulting the Football Supporters' Association as well as representatives from each club's Fan Advisory Board, ensuring that fan interests were central to the scheduling process. On Boxing Day alone, seven top‑flight games will be played.
The opening encounter sees Hull City travel to Anfield to face Liverpool at 5:30 pm, while later in the evening, Newcastle host Manchester City at 8:00 pm. Both fixtures will be part of a Sky Sports double‑header, giving viewers a back‑to‑back showcase of high‑stakes football. The following day, December 27, is designated as a "Super Sunday" and will feature a triple‑header on Sky Sports. The first match kicks off at 2:00 pm with Coventry City, now managed by former England midfielder Frank Lampard, taking on Chelsea.
Two and a half hours later, at 4:30 pm, Manchester United travel to Nottingham Forest, and the final game of the trio begins at 7:00 pm when Crystal Palace host Arsenal. This packed schedule offers a blend of title‑contending clubs and teams fighting for survival, providing a comprehensive snapshot of the league’s diversity. In addition to the weekend fixtures, there are two mid‑week blocks where every match will be shown live on Sky Sports.
The first block runs from Tuesday, December 29, through Wednesday, December 30, while the second takes place from Tuesday, January 5, to Thursday, January 7. These concentrated periods of football ensure that fans can follow the action without missing any of the crucial points battles that often decide the season’s final standings. Sky Sports also offers flexible streaming options via the NOW platform, allowing subscribers to watch live matches on a range of devices. By downloading the Sky Sports app, viewers can enjoy a personalised video feed, making it easier to keep up with their favourite teams while on the move.
The festive schedule continues with a series of high‑profile fixtures over the New Year period. On New Year's Day, Leeds United travel to Everton for a Friday Night Football showdown, while the following Saturday, January 3, sees Bournemouth host Aston Villa at 5:30 pm as part of Saturday Night Football.
The weekend’s Super Sunday on January 4 features Chelsea versus Newcastle at 2:00 pm, followed by a marquee clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at 4:30 pm. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key fixtures that will be aired live on Sky Sports throughout the holiday window: - Hull City vs Liverpool – 5:30 pm, Boxing Day - Newcastle vs Manchester City – 8:00 pm, Boxing Day - Coventry City vs Chelsea – 2:00 pm, December 27 - Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest – 4:30 pm, December 27 - Crystal Palace vs Arsenal – 7:00 pm, December 27 - Hull City vs Leeds United – 7:30 pm, Boxing Day (additional fixture) - Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton & Hove Albion – 7:30 pm, Boxing Day - Everton vs Manchester City – 7:30 pm, Boxing Day During the December 29‑30 mid‑week window, a full slate of matches will be broadcast, including: - Coventry City vs Brentford – 7:30 pm - Crystal Palace vs Bournemouth – 7:30 pm - Fulham vs Arsenal – 7:30 pm - Manchester United vs Sunderland – 7:30 pm - Newcastle United vs Nottingham Forest – 7:30 pm - Aston Villa vs Liverpool – 8:15 pm - Ipswich Town vs Chelsea – 8:15 pm - Leeds United vs Everton – 8:00 pm The January 5‑7 block mirrors this intensity, featuring fixtures such as: - Chelsea vs Newcastle – 2:00 pm - Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur – 4:30 pm - Arsenal vs Brentford – 7:30 pm - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Bournemouth – 7:30 pm - Everton vs Aston Villa – 7:30 pm - Nottingham Forest vs Hull City – 7:30 pm - Sunderland vs Liverpool – 8:15 pm - Crystal Palace vs Chelsea – 7:30 pm - Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur – 7:30 pm - Ipswich Town vs Coventry City – 7:30 pm - Leeds United vs Manchester City – 8:15 pm - Manchester United vs Newcastle United – 8:00 pm - Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 pm - Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest – 2:00 pm - Hull City vs Everton – 2:00 pm - Liverpool vs Manchester City – 4:30 pm - Coventry City vs Newcastle United – 8:00 pm - Newcastle United vs Aston Villa – 2:00 pm - Bournemouth vs Sunderland – 2:00 pm - Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace – 2:00 pm - Leeds United vs Manchester United – 2:00 pm - Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal – 4:30 pm - Tottenham Hotspur vs Coventry City – 8:00 pm - Ipswich Town vs Nottingham Forest – 8:00 pm - Chelsea vs Tottenham Hotspur – 5:30 pm - Crystal Palace vs Newcastle United – 2:00 pm - Hull City vs Brentford – 2:00 pm - Manchester United vs Bournemouth – 2:00 pm - Sunderland vs Leeds United – 4:30 pm - Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 5:30 pm - Aston Villa vs Fulham – 2:00 pm - Liverpool vs Arsenal – 4:30 pm - Newcastle United vs Everton – 8:00 pm These fixtures not only provide a continuous stream of live football for supporters but also highlight the league’s commitment to delivering a balanced mix of marquee match‑ups and crucial mid‑table clashes during the festive period.
By ensuring that every game is available on a single platform, Sky Sports simplifies the viewing experience, while the early release of the schedule helps fans plan trips to stadiums, arrange watch parties, and keep track of their favourite teams amidst the holiday hustle. In summary, the Premier League’s festive programme offers an unprecedented amount of live football, with 29 matches spread across Boxing Day, two Super Sundays, and two intensive mid‑week windows.
The collaboration with fan groups, the use of modern streaming services, and the strategic placement of high‑profile fixtures all aim to maximise accessibility and excitement for supporters both in the UK and around the world.