As the festive season draws near, football fans are gearing up for one of the most exciting stretches of the Premier League calendar.

The build-up to Christmas has always been a time for high drama, surprise results, and thrilling matches that can reshape the league table — and this year looks no different.

With the November international break behind us, clubs are preparing for a packed schedule that promises plenty of entertainment for supporters watching from home and in the stadiums.

Midweek Magic Kicks Off in Early December

Fans will be thrilled to know that the first round of midweek fixtures, from December 2 to December 4, will see all 10 games televised live on Sky Sports.

The lineup includes some of the season’s most anticipated clashes: Tottenham traveling to Newcastle’s St James’ Park on Tuesday, Liverpool hosting a high-flying Sunderland on Wednesday, and Manchester United taking on West Ham on Thursday.

These fixtures are set to kick off the festive football period in style.

Short Turnarounds Challenge Managers

Managers like Mikel Arteta and Unai Emery will have little time to breathe, with only a three-day gap before the early 12:30pm kick-off on Saturday, December 6.

Arsenal’s home match against Brentford and Aston Villa’s trip to Brighton come just days before Villa welcomes the Gunners to Villa Park, creating a hectic schedule for both squads.

Clubs Enjoy Full TV Coverage in the Festive Stretch

Arsenal and Aston Villa are among five clubs fortunate enough to have every game in this festive build-up broadcast live, either on Sky Sports or TNT Sports.

Fulham, Leeds United, and Manchester United complete the group of teams enjoying extensive coverage, though Leeds and Man Utd will not face each other during this period.

Key Fixtures to Watch

Some standout games include Leeds United hosting Liverpool at Elland Road on December 6 at 5:30pm, and Manchester United’s trip to Wolves on December 8, both on Sky Sports’ Monday Night Football.

Sky’s “Super Sunday” on December 7 features Brighton vs West Ham and Fulham vs Crystal Palace, offering fans back-to-back Premier League action.

Arsenal returns to TNT Sports on Saturday, December 13, for the 8pm kickoff against Wolves, while Fulham’s trip to Burnley is set for Sky Sports at 5:30pm that day.

The following Sunday, December 14, sees every match broadcast on Sky, including Crystal Palace vs Man City, Nottingham Forest vs Spurs, Sunderland vs Newcastle, West Ham vs Aston Villa, and Brentford vs Leeds — highlighted by the eagerly awaited Tyne–Wear derby.

Fixtures involving European competition participants, including Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest, and Aston Villa, have been moved to a 2pm Sunday slot to accommodate their midweek commitments.

Full TV Schedule from December 2 to 22

Tuesday, December 2

19:30 AFC Bournemouth vs Everton (Sky Sports)
19:30 Fulham vs Manchester City (Sky Sports)
20:15 Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)

Wednesday, December 3

19:30 Arsenal vs Brentford (Sky Sports)
19:30 Brighton & Hove Albion vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
19:30 Burnley vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
19:30 Wolves vs Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)
20:15 Leeds United vs Chelsea (Sky Sports)
20:15 Liverpool vs Sunderland (Sky Sports)

Thursday, December 4

20:00 Manchester United vs West Ham United (Sky Sports)

Saturday, December 6

12:30 Aston Villa vs Arsenal (TNT Sports)
17:30 Leeds United vs Liverpool (Sky Sports)

Sunday, December 7

14:00 Brighton vs West Ham (Sky Sports)
16:30 Fulham vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)

Monday, December 8

20:00 Wolves vs Manchester United (Sky Sports)

Saturday, December 13

17:30 Burnley vs Fulham (Sky Sports)
20:00 Arsenal vs Wolves (TNT Sports)

Sunday, December 14

14:00 Crystal Palace vs Man City (Sky Sports)
14:00 Nottingham Forest vs Spurs (Sky Sports)
14:00 Sunderland vs Newcastle (Sky Sports)
14:00 West Ham vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
16:30 Brentford vs Leeds United (Sky Sports)

Monday, December 15

20:00 Manchester United vs AFC Bournemouth (Sky Sports)

Saturday, December 20

12:30 Nottingham Forest vs Chelsea (TNT Sports)
17:30 Tottenham vs Liverpool (Sky Sports)

Sunday, December 21

14:00 Everton vs Arsenal (Sky Sports)
14:00 Leeds vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
16:30 Aston Villa vs Manchester United (Sky Sports)

Monday, December 22

20:00 Fulham vs Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)

Wrapping Up the Festive Run

The Premier League’s pre-Christmas schedule promises a feast for football fans, with key derbies, high-stakes clashes, and full TV coverage ensuring no fan misses a moment of the action.

Whether watching from home or keeping tabs on results, this festive period is shaping up to be another memorable chapter in the season.