Premier League Festive Fixtures: Boxing Day & New Year's Schedule & Tickets

The festive season has arrived, so it's time to dive into the exciting world of the English Premier League Christmas schedule. We have all the details on the order of play and how you can catch all the action live over the festive period.

Despite facing backlash from fans, the Premier League has released the fixture list for December and January, which includes a noteworthy match between Wolves and Chelsea on Christmas Eve. This marks the first time in 28 years that a Premier League match will be played on this day during the festive season.

According to talkSPORT, every team in the Premier League is set to play three games during the holiday period. Following that, this season will mark the revival of the mid-season break, scheduled between 15th and 29th January. However, it is worth noting that the FA Cup fourth round is slated to occur on the weekend of 27th/28th January.

Keep reading to stay up to date with the games and matchdays that will unfold over the full Christmas period, as well as the running table. We'll also guide you on how to secure official matchday hospitality tickets, ensuring you don't miss out on the ultimate fan experience.

Are there Premier League games on Boxing Day?

Boxing Day promises to be an action-packed day with ten anticipated fixtures including two London derbies - Arsenal vs West Ham United and Chelsea vs Palace. Other intriguing clashes are Brighton vs Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United vs Luton Town, while Burnley will host Liverpool.

Arsenal will aim to maintain their impressive home form against West Ham, and Chelsea and Manchester United will look to replicate their previous 1-0 victories against Palace and Aston Villa, respectively (Premier League).

Has there ever been a Premier League game on Christmas Eve?

En.as.com reports only one Premier League game has been played on 24th December. The match took place in 1995 at Elland Road, the home of Leeds United, and featured a match against rivals Manchester United.

Led by Alex Ferguson, Manchester United had finished second in the title race the previous year, but a winless run for the club allowed Newcastle to extend their lead in the current season, widening the gap to second place.

Christmas Eve 1995 served up a four goal feast between two fierce rivals ⚪🔴#OnThisDay pic.twitter.com/79jHtL7K17

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 24, 2021

In that game, the home team, Leeds United, managed to hold onto their lead and secured all three points, leaving Manchester United's players and fans with an upset. This event marks the only Premier League game so far to be played on 24th December in history.

Premier League Table at Christmas

Currently, Arsenal sit at the top of the table after a very impressive start to the season. Liverpool are closely following, behind by just two points.

Reigning champions Manchester City are in third place, one point behind them. And rounding out the top four is Aston Villa.

Liverpool have been back on form after an up-and-down season last year, now sitting in second place.

At the bottom of the table, Sheffield United assume the 20th spot. Two points above them is Burnley, and level one points sitting just above them is Everton.

Here is the full state of the table currently:

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Premier League Christmas Period Fixtures 2023/24

There will be ten games on offer on Boxing Day. Here is the full schedule:

Saturday 9th December
Aston Villa vs Arsenal, 5:30 pm kick-off

Sunday 10th December
Luton vs Man City, 2 pm kick-off
Tottenham vs Newcastle, 4:30 pm kick-off

Saturday 16th December
Burnley vs Everton, 5:30 pm kick-off

Sunday 17th December
West Ham vs Wolves, 2 pm kick-off
Liverpool vs Man United, 4:30 pm kick-off

Thursday 21st December
Crystal Palace vs Brighton, 8 pm kick-off

Friday 22nd December
Aston Villa vs Sheffield, 8 pm kick-off

Saturday 23rd December
Liverpool vs Arsenal, 5:30 pm kick-off

Sunday 24th December (Christmas Eve)
Wolves vs Chelsea, 1 pm kick-off

Saturday 30th December
Nottingham Forest vs Man United, 5:30 pm kick-off

Sunday 31st December (New Year’s Eve)
Fulham vs Arsenal, 2 pm kick-off

Monday 1st January (New Year’s Day)
Liverpool vs Newcastle, 8 pm kick-off

Sunday 2nd January
West Ham vs Brighton, 7:30 pm kick-off

How to book Matchday hospitality tickets for the Christmas period

Seat Unique is pleased to provide fans with access to official matchday hospitality tickets for several Premier League fixtures this Christmas.

With a hospitality package, you will get a range of benefits, depending on the team and the package purchased. Some things that are guaranteed with every package are:

• Comfortable padded seat with a brilliant, uninterrupted view of the pitch
• Special VIP entrance to the stadium
• Access to the hospitality lounge
• Complimentary matchday programme

After that, the added benefits depend on the team and venue you are attending, and which package you have selected.

Premium hospitality packages are a fantastic luxury and provide a world-class experience at a game. This is what makes them the perfect Christmas gift for any football fan!

Be it for a Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, or Tottenham fan, treat yourself or a loved one to a fantastic footballing experience this Christmas with a premium hospitality package.