Premier League festive fixtures: 29 live Sky Sports matches from Boxing Day to January 7

The Premier League has confirmed its festive fixture schedule, with 29 matches to be broadcast live on Sky Sports between Boxing Day and January 7. The announcement, made more than three months in advance, gives supporters time to plan travel during the busiest period of the season.

  • Broadcast: 29 Premier League matches live on Sky Sports from December 26 to January 7
  • Boxing Day: Seven matches, including Hull City vs Liverpool (5.30pm) and Newcastle vs Man City (8pm)
  • Super Sunday: Coventry vs Chelsea (2pm), Man Utd vs Nottingham Forest (4.30pm), Crystal Palace vs Arsenal (7pm) on December 27
  • Midweek rounds: Every match live on Sky Sports across December 29-30 and January 5-7
  • New Year's Day: Leeds vs Everton on Friday Night Football (8pm)
  • Consultation: Announced after talks with the Football Supporters' Association and club Fan Advisory Boards

Full festive fixture list

Saturday December 26

Sunday December 27

Tuesday December 29

  • Hull City vs Leeds, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Tottenham vs Brighton, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Everton vs Man City, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports

Wednesday December 30

Friday January 1

  • Leeds vs Everton, 8pm, live on Sky Sports

Saturday January 2

Sunday January 3

  • Chelsea vs Newcastle, 2pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Man City vs Tottenham, 4.30pm, live on Sky Sports

Tuesday January 5

  • Arsenal vs Brentford, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Brighton vs Bournemouth, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Everton vs Aston Villa, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Nottingham Forest vs Hull City, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Sunderland vs Liverpool, 8.15pm, live on Sky Sports

Wednesday January 6

  • Crystal Palace vs Chelsea, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Ipswich vs Coventry City, 7.30pm, live on Sky Sports
  • Leeds vs Man City, 8.15pm, live on Sky Sports

Thursday January 7

  • Manchester United vs Newcastle, 8pm, live on Sky Sports

Analysis: What the festive schedule means for the title race

Liverpool and Manchester City face a brutal run. Liverpool travel to Hull City on Boxing Day before hosting Aston Villa on December 30 and visiting Sunderland on January 5. City go to Newcastle on Boxing Day, then Everton on December 29, before welcoming Tottenham on January 3 and Leeds on January 6. Those are four matches in 12 days, and squad rotation will be critical.

Arsenal have a kinder set: Crystal Palace away, Fulham away, Brentford at home. Mikel Arteta's side avoid a Boxing Day fixture, which could be an advantage if they manage the away trips. Chelsea, meanwhile, face Coventry away, Ipswich away, Newcastle at home and Crystal Palace away – a mixed bag that will test their depth.

The midweek rounds on December 29-30 and January 5-7 are particularly congested, with every match live on Sky Sports. That means no hiding place for any club. The scheduling of Leeds vs Everton on New Year's Day night is a traditional slot, but the sheer volume of matches may lead to fatigue and unexpected results – exactly what the broadcasters want.

Other Premier League fixtures live on Sky Sports

Sky Sports has also confirmed a series of matches in October and November. On Saturday October 10, Man Utd vs Tottenham kicks off at 5.30pm. The following day, Crystal Palace vs Nottingham Forest and Hull vs Everton both start at 2pm, while Liverpool vs Manchester City is at 4.30pm. Monday October 12 sees Coventry vs Newcastle at 8pm.

October 17 brings Newcastle vs Aston Villa at 2pm. Sunday October 18 features four matches: Bournemouth vs Sunderland, Brighton vs Crystal Palace, Leeds vs Man Utd (all 2pm) and Nottingham Forest vs Arsenal at 4.30pm. Tottenham vs Coventry follows on Monday October 19 at 8pm.

Friday October 23 sees Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest at 8pm. On Saturday October 24, Chelsea vs Tottenham is at 5.30pm. Sunday October 25 has Crystal Palace vs Newcastle, Hull vs Brentford, Man Utd vs Bournemouth at 2pm and Sunderland vs Leeds at 4.30pm. Finally, Saturday October 31 brings Tottenham vs Crystal Palace at 5.30pm, and Sunday November 1 sees Aston Villa vs Fulham at 2pm and Liverpool vs Arsenal at 4.30pm. Monday November 2 completes the set with Newcastle vs Everton at 8pm.

Talking points

  • Is it fair that Liverpool and Man City play four times in 12 days while Arsenal avoid Boxing Day entirely? The fixture computer has handed the Gunners a potential edge.
  • Boxing Day without a traditional 3pm slate feels wrong. Seven matches, but the earliest kick-off is 5.30pm – has the Premier League sold out its heritage?
  • Coventry vs Chelsea on Super Sunday: Frank Lampard against his former club. That narrative alone justifies the 2pm slot, but does it belong on Sky over a more competitive game?
  • With every midweek match televised, are we heading towards a future where all Premier League games are behind a paywall? The festive period may be a trial run.

What happens next

The festive fixtures are now set, but the Premier League will confirm broadcast selections for matches in December and January beyond January 7 in due course. Clubs will begin planning travel and training schedules around these dates. For supporters, the immediate task is booking transport and accommodation for the busiest football period of the year. Sky Sports customers can watch all 29 matches live, while non-subscribers will need to explore streaming options.

Frequently asked questions

How many Premier League matches are live on Sky Sports over the festive period?

29 matches will be broadcast live on Sky Sports between Boxing Day and January 7.

What time is Hull City vs Liverpool on Boxing Day?

Hull City vs Liverpool kicks off at 5.30pm on Saturday December 26, live on Sky Sports.

Is Coventry vs Chelsea on TV?

Yes, Coventry vs Chelsea is live on Sky Sports on Sunday December 27, kicking off at 2pm.

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