Boxing Day in England

Premier League abandons Boxing Day tradition

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Why a lack of Premier League games on Boxing Day has caused concern in the UK

The name Boxing Day stems from the Victorian era, when the rich would often box up gifts to give to the poor.

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Premier League confirms only one game to be played on Boxing Day

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Premier League explains why there are fewer Boxing Day matches this year

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Premier League confirms only one Boxing Day game amid scheduling issues

The Premier League has announced that this season will feature just one match on Boxing Day, breaking from the tradition of a full slate of festive fixtures that fans have long enjoyed.

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Premier League release statement after just ONE match is picked for Boxing Day

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Manchester United to feature in only Boxing Day fixture as Premier League releases statement on broken tradition

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Premier League confirms only Manchester United-Newcastle United on Boxing Day

“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 lea...

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Premier League blames European expansion for lack of Boxing Day games

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Premier League confirm solitary Boxing Day fixture

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Premier League Boxing Day schedule, where to watch: Why is the day after Christmas so important for EPL?

The Premier League will return for its annual tradition of games on Boxing Day, which will kick off the yearly batch of fixtures across the festive period. England's top flight is not the only league that plays during the holiday season, with the country's ...

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Boxing Day blackout? Why football’s festive tradition could be lost to the cameras

The festive fixture list has always carried huge weight in the Premier League title race. It is the stretch when form often disappears, as fatigue and the Chris

The Ashes 2025-26 schedule: Fixtures, venues & key dates for England's tour of Australia

The final Ashes Test will start at 10:30am in Sydney on January, 4, which will be 11:30pm on January 3 for UK cricket fans. England named their 16-player Ashes squad back in September. The only real surprise in the squad was the inclusion of Surrey all-rounder Will Jacks.