Premier League Christmas & Boxing Day Fixtures: A Festive Football Feast

In what can only be described as a festive football extravaganza, the Premier League is set to light up the holiday season with a flurry of matches that will leave fans glued to their screens. It’s been 28 long years since the last time we witnessed a Premier League match on Christmas Eve, and this year, Wolves will host Chelsea at 13:00 GMT to kick off the festivities.

Between December 21st and January 2nd, every club, except for champions Manchester City and Brentford, will battle it out in three intense matches. But City isn’t slacking off; they’re off to the Club World Cup action in Saudi Arabia, with the final scheduled for December 22nd. As a result, their match against Brentford, originally set for December 23rd, has been postponed, much to the dismay of eager fans.

The holiday football madness begins on Thursday, December 21st, with Crystal Palace locking horns with Brighton at 20:00. The action doesn’t stop there, as Aston Villa takes on Sheffield United on Friday, December 22nd, also at 20:00.

Saturday, December 23rd, will be a football feast with six matches, including a historic moment as Rebecca Welch becomes the first female referee in a Premier League fixture, overseeing Fulham’s clash with Burnley. The stage is set for an unforgettable day of football drama.

But the scheduling of Chelsea’s visit to Wolves on Christmas Eve has raised some eyebrows. The Football Supporters’ Association dubbed it “an unwanted present which no one asked for,” and the Chelsea Supporters’ Trust went a step further, describing it as “totally unacceptable.” Chelsea will have the shortest recovery time, with just 139.5 hours between their first and third kick-off, while Brighton will enjoy the most extended rest, with a whopping 283.5 hours, double that of Chelsea.

For those eager to catch the action live, Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Prime Video will be sharing the broadcasting rights, while the BBC will provide the highlights.

Let’s take a look at the full Premier League festive fixtures and schedule, including Boxing Day treats:

Thursday, 21 December

• Crystal Palace vs. Brighton (20:00)

Friday, 22 December

• Aston Villa vs. Sheffield United (20:00)

Saturday, 23 December

• West Ham vs. Manchester United (12:30)
• Fulham vs. Burnley
• Luton Town vs. Newcastle United
• Nottingham Forest vs. Bournemouth
• Tottenham vs. Everton
• Liverpool vs. Arsenal (17:30)

Sunday, 24 December

• Wolves vs. Chelsea (13:00)

Tuesday, 26 December – Boxing Day Fixtures

• Newcastle United vs. Nottingham Forest (12:30)
• Bournemouth vs. Fulham
• Sheffield United vs. Luton Town
• Burnley vs. Liverpool (17:30)
• Manchester United vs. Aston Villa (20:00)

Wednesday, 27 December

• Brentford vs. Wolves (19:30)
• Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (19:30)
• Everton vs. Manchester City (20:15)

Thursday, 28 December

• Brighton vs. Tottenham (19:30)
• Arsenal vs. West Ham (20:15)

Saturday, 30 December

• Luton Town vs. Chelsea (12:30)
• Aston Villa vs. Burnley
• Crystal Palace vs. Brentford
• Manchester City vs. Sheffield United
• Wolves vs. Everton
• Nottingham Forest vs. Manchester United (17:30)

Sunday, 31 December

• Fulham vs. Arsenal (14:00)
• Tottenham vs. Bournemouth (14:00)

Monday, 1 January

• Liverpool vs. Newcastle United (20:00)

Tuesday, 2 January

• West Ham vs. Brighton (19:30)

As the festive football frenzy unfolds, the Premier League promises entertainment galore, with thrilling matchups and historic moments. So, mark your calendars, set your reminders, and get ready for a football-filled holiday season that’s sure to delight fans of all ages.

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More about Festive Premier League Fixtures

• Premier League Official Website
• BBC Sport
• Sky Sports
• TNT Sports
• Prime Video
• Football Supporters’ Association
• Chelsea Supporters’ Trust
• Club World Cup
• Rebecca Welch – First Female Premier League Referee
• Sport News Center App