Scheduling
Premier league declines 3pm blackout exemption for festive games
The Premier League has been granted an exemption to broadcast Saturday 3pm matches on December 27 and January 3 during the festive period, but it will not exercise this option. This decision upholds the traditional UK blackout rule designed to protect attendances at lower-league games. The league remains committed to the blackout until at least the end of its current broadcast rights cycle in 2029.
Premier league set for single boxing day match in 2025
The Premier League is likely to schedule just one fixture on Boxing Day 2025 due to a crowded calendar and broadcast commitments. Falling on a Friday, the date will follow standard scheduling with only one televised game, while the rest shift to the weekend. This breaks from tradition but is expected to be a one-off occurrence.