Premier League Fixture Changes for 2026 Announced
The Premier League has announced changes to its fixture schedule for February and early March, driven by live television broadcast selections and the European commitments of various clubs. This decision impacts several matches, including high-profile encounters such as Arsenal versus Chelsea, which has been rescheduled due to these considerations.
As the season progresses, clubs are looking to solidify their positions in the league, with top teams striving for Champions League qualification while others battle against relegation. The revised schedule reflects the dynamic nature of the league, where match timings can shift based on broadcasting rights and cup competitions. Good news for fans is that they can now purchase tickets to these games and others knowing that will not change again.
The updated fixtures are as follows:
Friday 6 February:
20:00 Leeds United vs Nottingham Forest (Sky Sports)
Saturday 7 February:
12:30 Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur (TNT Sports)
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
Arsenal vs Sunderland
Burnley vs West Ham United
Fulham vs Everton
Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Chelsea
17:30 Newcastle United vs Brentford (Sky Sports)
Sunday 8 February:
14:00 Brighton & Hove Albion vs Crystal Palace (Sky Sports)
16:30 Liverpool FC vs Manchester City (Sky Sports)
Tuesday 10 February:
19:30 Chelsea vs Leeds United (TNT Sports)
19:30 Everton vs Bournemouth (TNT Sports)
19:30 Tottenham Hotspur vs Newcastle United (TNT Sports)
20:15 West Ham United vs Manchester United (TNT Sports)
Wednesday 11 February:
19:30 Aston Villa vs Brighton (TNT Sports)
19:30 Crystal Palace vs Burnley (TNT Sports)
19:30 Manchester City vs Fulham (TNT Sports)
19:30 Nottingham Forest vs Wolves (TNT Sports)
20:15 Sunderland vs Liverpool (TNT Sports)
Thursday 12 February:
20:00 Brentford vs Arsenal (TNT Sports)
*Note: This match will move to 11 February at 20:15 GMT if either club progresses in the FA Cup and faces a Champions League opponent the following Tuesday.
Saturday 21 February:
12:30 Manchester City vs Newcastle United (TNT Sports)
Aston Villa vs Leeds United
Brentford vs Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea vs Burnley
Crystal Palace vs Wolves
Nottingham Forest vs Liverpool
17:30 West Ham United vs Bournemouth (Sky Sports)
*Note: This match will shift to 20:00 GMT if either team has a Champions League knockout playoff away fixture the preceding Wednesday.
Sunday 22 February:
14:00 Sunderland vs Fulham (Sky Sports)
16:30 Tottenham Hotspur vs Arsenal (Sky Sports)
Monday 23 February:
20:00 Everton vs Manchester United (Sky Sports)
Friday 27 February:
20:00 Wolves vs Aston Villa (Sky Sports)
*Note: This match will be rescheduled to 1 March at 19:00 GMT if Aston Villa is involved in a Europa League knockout playoff.
Saturday 28 February:
12:30 Bournemouth vs Sunderland (TNT Sports)
Brighton vs Nottingham Forest
Burnley vs Brentford
Liverpool vs West Ham United
Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
Newcastle United vs Everton
17:30 Leeds United vs Manchester City (Sky Sports)
Sunday 1 March:
14:00 Fulham vs Tottenham Hotspur (Sky Sports)
16:30 Arsenal vs Chelsea (Sky Sports)
Fan Demand & Tickets
Demand for Premier League tickets remains consistently high, particularly as the season moves into the decisive February and March period. This stage of the campaign often plays a crucial role in shaping the title race, European qualification, and relegation battles, meaning every fixture carries added importance.
Clubs such as Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City are typically involved in closely contested matches during this phase of the season. As form stabilises and league positions become clearer, fan interest increases significantly, especially for matches involving title contenders or historic rivalries. As a result, ticket availability can tighten quickly and prices may rise as kick-off approaches.
Home matches during late winter and early spring are particularly popular, as supporters look to back their teams during critical runs of fixtures. Weekend matches, evening kick-offs, and games against top-six opposition usually see the highest levels of demand. Even midweek fixtures can sell out rapidly when league positions are on the line.
SafeFootballTickets.com helps supporters navigate this demand by providing clear, up-to-date ticket information and guidance, allowing fans to fully understand the ticket buying process. For those planning ahead, reviewing fixtures early and monitoring availability can improve the chances of securing better value tickets.
We recommend reading our team-specific ticket guides , including our most read Liverpool, Arsenal , Manchester United for detailed information on each club, including when tickets typically go on sale, which fixtures attract the highest demand, and what to expect in terms of pricing throughout the season. These guides are designed to give fans the knowledge needed to purchase tickets confidently, even for the most sought-after Premier League matches.
