The Premier League has confirmed seven matches for Boxing Day 2026, a significant increase from the single fixture staged in 2025 when Manchester United edged Newcastle United 1-0 at Old Trafford.
Four games will kick off at 15:00 GMT with the remaining three spread across 12:30, 17:30 and 20:00 slots.
The festive programme also includes three matches on Sunday 27 December followed by three further rounds concluding by Thursday 7 January.
Evening midweek fixtures are set for 29-30 December while Leeds United host Everton in the sole New Year's Day encounter at 20:00.
The remaining fixtures from that round will be played over the weekend of 2-3 January with a fourth round spread across 5-7 January evenings.
The league brought forward the scheduling announcement after consulting broadcast partners and the Football Supporters' Association alongside club Fan Advisory Boards.
Television selections have been confirmed up to 2 November with further broadcast picks due in the weeks beginning 21 September and 19 October.
Clubs have been guaranteed a minimum 60-hour rest period between fixtures to ease congestion from expanded European and international calendars.
Key festive fixtures
- Boxing Day 2026: 7 matches (2025: 1 match)
- Kick-off times: 12:30, 15:00 (x4), 17:30, 20:00 GMT
- Additional rounds: 27 Dec (3), 29-30 Dec (midweek), 1 Jan (Leeds v Everton), 2-3 Jan, 5-7 Jan
- Minimum rest: 60 hours between fixtures
- TV confirmed to 2 Nov; further announcements w/c 21 Sep, 19 Oct
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Source: BBC Sport
