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Premier League releases schedule for festive fixtures through early January

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Premier League releases schedule for festive fixtures through early January

Summary

The Premier League has announced the specific dates and times for matches occurring between December 26 and January 7, moving the reveal forward by more than one month. This early announcement covers rounds 17 through 20 of the 2026-27 season. League officials stated the decision follows consultations with the Football Supporters' Association and club Fan Advisory Boards to allow fans more notice for holiday travel planning. The updated schedule includes seven fixtures on Boxing Day. Fixtures for the remainder of December and November are still scheduled for release on their original dates. The league noted the selection process was expedited in coordination with broadcast partners for the UK live match schedule.

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Key Details

•Fixture dates and times for match rounds 17 to 20 are now finalized.
•The announcement covers matches from December 26 through January 7.
•Seven matches are scheduled to take place on Boxing Day.
•Remaining November and December fixtures will follow the original announcement schedule.

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3:30 PMBBC Football — Why have the Premier League announced Christmas fixtures early?

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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explain why this season's Christmas fixtures have been announced more than a month earlier than scheduled
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