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Why Is There only One Premier League Game on Boxing Day? Christmas Fixture Schedule over Festive Period
Fixture congestion and broadcast contract limits reduce Boxing Day Premier League matches to just one game, Manchester United vs Newcastle, at 8pm GMT, the league said.
- On December 26, the Premier League scheduled only one Boxing Day top‑flight match, Manchester United hosting Newcastle United at Old Trafford with an 8pm GMT kick‑off.
- A calendar revision tied to expanded European competitions and FA Cup changes, combined with a 33-weekend broadcast agreement, limits Premier League fixtures on Boxing Day.
- Atos compiled the fixture list by considering international breaks, European commitments and domestic cups, while midweek TV selections include matches on December 30 and rest periods increased to 60 hours.
- The Football Supporters' Association criticised the 8pm Boxing Day kick‑off as `thoughtless`, warning of long journeys for away fans, while the Premier League acknowledged the impact on an important English football tradition.
- Looking ahead to a Saturday Boxing Day next season, the Premier League says it will return to a packed programme as expanded Champions League scheduling ends across two midweeks in late January.
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