Why Liverpool are not playing on Boxing Day – only ONE Premier League game on

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Boxing Day football is a much-loved tradition in the UK, but Liverpool won’t be playing on December 26 this year. While lower league fans will still be able to watch their teams on Boxing Day, supporters of Premier League clubs will have to wait until the day after, unless they follow Man United or Newcastle.

Newcastle is the only Premier League fixture taking place on Boxing Day in 2025, with the match kicking off at 8pm (GMT). The reason Liverpool are not playing on Boxing Day The Premier League have said this is down to “several challenges” that are “rooted in the expansion of European club competitions.” The Premier League‘s statement read: “The Premier League would like to acknowledge the circumstances that have led to a reduced number of matches on Boxing Day this season – impacting an important tradition in English football.

The League can give an assurance that next season there will be more Premier League matches on Boxing Day – as the date falls on a Saturday. “Newcastle‘s game at Old Trafford – the longest trip of that gameweek – has been selected for a ridiculous 8pm kick-off on Boxing Day.