Overview
- Manchester United vs Newcastle at Old Trafford is the only top‑flight game on 26 December, kicking off at 20:00 GMT live on Sky Sports.
- Most round‑18 fixtures move to 27–28 December, with heavy live coverage then on 30 December and 1 January and no matches on New Year’s Eve.
- The Premier League says rest windows have been expanded so no club plays another match within 60 hours across rounds 18–20.
- UK broadcast rules mean several Saturday 3pm games on 27 December will not be televised due to the blackout.
- The league says a fuller Boxing Day programme is expected in 2026 when the date falls on a Saturday, though this year’s late kick-off could pose travel issues for away fans.