Premier League announces Boxing Day fixtures for 2026
The Premier League has announced its festive fixtures schedule, with seven games confirmed for Boxing Day, reports BritPanorama.
Boxing Day 2026 falls on a Saturday, and matches will run from December 26 to January 3. The action kicks off with Aston Villa facing Leeds United in the lunchtime slot at 12.30pm.
Four additional fixtures are set for 3pm, including two matches in London: Tottenham will host Bournemouth, while Fulham takes on Brighton. Brentford will travel to face Ipswich Town, and Everton are scheduled to play at home against Sunderland.
In the evening, newly-promoted Hull City will square off against Liverpool at 5.30pm. The final match of the day sees Manchester City visiting Newcastle United for an 8pm kickoff.
On December 27, action continues with three games, including Frank Lampard’s Coventry City facing Chelsea at 2pm. Later, Manchester United will host Nottingham Forest at 4.30pm, followed by Crystal Palace playing Arsenal at 7pm.
The busy festive schedule carries on through December 29, with Hull taking on Leeds, Spurs against Brighton, and Everton at home to Manchester City. The following day features seven fixtures, five of which will commence at 7.30pm.
The excitement of this festive period brings not only traditional rivalries but also pivotal matches that could shape the standings as teams chase their ambitions in the league.
