The Premier League has revealed the schedule for its festive fixtures in the 2026-27 season, confirming that seven matches will be played on Boxing Day, which will fall on a Saturday in 2026. This marks a shift from the previous year, when only one game was played on the day after Christmas. The new schedule includes a range of kick-off times, with four matches set for 15:00 GMT, and additional games at 12:30, 17:30, and 20:00. This variety aims to accommodate different audiences and broadcast preferences. On Saturday, 26 December, the fixtures include Aston Villa hosting Leeds at 12:30, Everton vs Sunderland, Ipswich vs Brentford, Tottenham vs Bournemouth, Hull vs Liverpool at 17:30, and a highly anticipated match between Newcastle and Manchester City at 20:00. The following day, on Sunday, 27 December, Coventry will face Chelsea at 14:00, followed by Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest at 16:30 and Crystal Palace vs Arsenal at 19:00. These matches are expected to draw significant attention from fans and media alike. Additional games will be played during the evenings of 29 and 30 December, with more matches scheduled through the early part of January. On New Year's Day, Leeds will host Everton at 20:00. The remaining fixtures will be spread across the weekend of 2-3 January and the evenings of 5-7 January, providing fans with a packed schedule of matches over the holiday period. The Premier League announced the festive schedule earlier than usual after discussions with broadcast partners, the Football Supporters' Association, and club Fan Advisory Boards. The decision was made to ensure that all clubs have at least a 60-hour break between fixtures during the festive period, addressing concerns about player fatigue and scheduling congestion. Television schedules for Premier League matches have been confirmed up to 2 November, with further details for the remaining games in November and December to be released in late September and early October.