Changes to December 2026 Premier League Match Schedule

Overview of Fixture Updates

The Premier League has officially announced alterations to the match calendar for December 2026. These adjustments primarily stem from conflicts with UEFA tournaments during the first few weeks of the month.

Fans should note that all kickoff times are in GMT, with most games starting at 15:00 unless stated otherwise.

Match Highlights for December

Here are the significant fixtures that have been rescheduled:

Week 1

• Tuesday, December 1: 20:00 Coventry vs. Ipswich (Sky Sports)
• Wednesday, December 2:
  • 19:30 Chelsea vs. Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
  • 19:30 Hull vs. Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)
  • 19:30 Liverpool vs. Sunderland (Sky Sports)
  • 19:30 Manchester City vs. Leeds (Sky Sports)
  • 20:15 Bournemouth vs. Brighton (Sky Sports)
  • 20:15 Aston Villa vs. Everton (Sky Sports)
  • 20:15 Brentford vs. Arsenal (Sky Sports)
  • 20:15 Newcastle vs. Manchester United (Sky Sports)
• Thursday, December 3: 20:00 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Fulham (Sky Sports)

Key Matches in Early December

• Saturday, December 5:
  • 12:30 Chelsea vs. Liverpool (TNT Sports)
  • Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
  • Bournemouth vs. Hull
  • Manchester United vs. Coventry
  • Leeds vs. Ipswich
  • 17:30 Nottingham Forest vs. Brighton (Sky Sports)
  • 20:00 Brentford vs. Manchester City (Sky Sports)
• Sunday, December 6:
  • 14:00 Everton vs. Fulham (Sky Sports)
  • 14:00 Newcastle vs. Sunderland (Sky Sports)
  • 16:30 Tottenham Hotspur vs. Arsenal (Sky Sports)

Remaining December Fixtures

The following weeks promise more exciting matches:

Week 2

• Saturday, December 12:
  • Fulham vs. Brentford
  • Ipswich vs. Newcastle
  • Liverpool vs. Leeds
  • 17:30 Manchester City vs. Chelsea (Sky Sports)
• Sunday, December 13:
  • 14:00 Arsenal vs. Bournemouth (Sky Sports)
  • 14:00 Brighton vs. Everton (Sky Sports)
  • 14:00 Sunderland vs. Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)
  • 16:30 Coventry vs. Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
  • 19:00 Crystal Palace vs. Manchester United (TNT Sports)
• Monday, December 14: 20:00 Hull vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)

Final Matches Before the Holidays

• Saturday, December 19:
  • 12:30 Brentford vs. Newcastle (TNT Sports)
  • Bournemouth vs. Coventry
  • Leeds vs. Fulham
  • Manchester City vs. Hull
  • Nottingham Forest vs. Everton
  • 17:30 Liverpool vs. Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)
• Sunday, December 20:
  • 14:00 Brighton vs. Ipswich (Sky Sports)
  • 14:00 Sunderland vs. Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
  • 16:30 Arsenal vs. Manchester United (Sky Sports)
• Monday, December 21: 20:00 Chelsea vs. Aston Villa (Sky Sports) - time subject to change based on the EFL Cup results.

Looking Ahead to January

Fans can anticipate announcements regarding the January 2027 broadcast selections as the busy December schedule comes to a close. With numerous exciting matches lined up, the festive football spirit is sure to engage supporters into the new year!