The Premier League has confirmed its Boxing Day and festive fixtures for the 2026/2027 season, with seven matches scheduled for Saturday, December 26, and three more set for Sunday, December 27.
According to the official fixture announcement, the festive programme features several exciting encounters, including Newcastle United against Manchester City, Hull City versus Liverpool and Crystal Palace against Arsenal.
The Boxing Day action will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nigerian time with Aston Villa taking on Leeds United, while Newcastle United will host Manchester City in the evening’s headline fixture at 9:00 p.m.
Boxing Day Fixtures — Saturday, December 26
All kick-off times are in Nigerian time (WAT).
- 1:30 p.m. — Aston Villa vs Leeds United
- 4:00 p.m. — Everton vs Sunderland
- 4:00 p.m. — Fulham vs Brighton
- 4:00 p.m. — Ipswich Town vs Brentford
- 4:00 p.m. — Tottenham Hotspur vs Bournemouth
- 6:30 p.m. — Hull City vs Liverpool
- 9:00 p.m. — Newcastle United vs Manchester City
Sunday, December 27 Fixtures
- 3:00 p.m. — Coventry City vs Chelsea
- 5:30 p.m. — Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
- 8:00 p.m. — Crystal Palace vs Arsenal
The festive schedule provides football fans with an opportunity to enjoy a packed weekend of Premier League action as clubs compete for crucial points during the busy Christmas period.
Supporters will particularly look forward to the Newcastle United-Manchester City clash and the meeting between Crystal Palace and Arsenal as the season continues to unfold.
The Premier League has also outlined further fixtures across the Christmas and New Year period, with the schedule subject to any subsequent amendments.