Premier League confirms return of traditional Boxing Day fixtures

The Premier League has confirmed the return of traditional Boxing Day fixtures for the 2026-27 season, with seven matches scheduled for December 26. Last year only one Boxing Day game was played — Manchester United vs. Newcastle — but the full slate returns, headlined by Manchester City's trip to Newcastle at 8 p.m. GMT. The schedule opens with Aston Villa vs. Leeds at 12:30 p.m., followed by four 3 p.m. kickoffs and an evening fixture between Hull and Liverpool at 5:30 p.m., with three additional matches on December 27.