Premier League Fixture Reshuffle
Premier League Unveils October-November 2026 Fixture Changes; Top Matches Rescheduled for TV
Key Points
Chelsea's October 10 fixture vs Bournemouth is fixed at 3:00pm and is not subject to change.
Chelsea's October 31 fixture against Manchester United is scheduled for a 12:30pm kickoff at Stamford Bridge and will be shown live by TNT Sports.
Liverpool vs Manchester City has been moved to Sunday, October 11, with a 4:30pm kickoff at Anfield (instead of a Saturday slot).
There are three Premier League weekends with no action due to international breaks: September 26, October 3, and November 14, 2026.
A fixture involving Villa vs City on October 24 has a potential late kickoff of 20:00 BST if the hosts are drawn away in the Champions League the previous Wednesday.
The Premier League has overhauled its October and November 2026 schedule, driven by TV contracts and UEFA obligations, with around 25 fixture changes affecting major clubs The Sun. The headline moves: Liverpool vs Manchester City shifts to Sunday, October 11 at 4:30pm, and Chelsea vs Manchester United is locked in for Halloween — October 31 — at 12:30pm at Stamford Bridge The Mirror.
Fans are warned not to book travel yet. Many kickoff times remain unconfirmed as broadcast selections are still being finalized. Three Premier League weekends — September 26, October 3, and November 14 — will have no top-flight action at all due to international breaks 101 Great Goals.
Liverpool vs City and the Big Kickoff Shifts
The most eye-catching change moves Liverpool vs Manchester City from a Saturday slot to Sunday, October 11, with a 4:30pm kickoff at Anfield The Mirror. The switch is typical of how Sky Sports and TNT Sports reshape the weekend card once broadcast selections are confirmed. Neither club had a say in the move.
Chelsea also face a busy October on the clock. They have a fixed 3:00pm kickoff at home to Bournemouth on October 10 — a time that will not change 101 Great Goals. Later in the month they host Tottenham in a London derby at 5:30pm, before the Halloween showdown with Manchester United at 12:30pm on TNT Sports United In Focus.
Manchester United's Four Rearranged Fixtures This Autumn
Manchester United have confirmed four rearranged Premier League matches in the 2026-27 season United In Focus. Two of those involve 'big six' rivals — Tottenham and Chelsea. The Chelsea clash on October 31 at 12:30pm is one of the most high-profile changes in the entire autumn window.
The Sun reports that across October and early November, 25 fixtures in total have been moved or given new kickoff times The Sun. Clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Tottenham are all affected. The changes reflect how European competition commitments ripple into the domestic schedule.
European Nights Create Potential Late Kickoffs
UEFA involvement adds another layer of complexity. Villa vs City on October 24 could kick off as late as 8:00pm BST Crypto Briefing. That late slot only applies if Aston Villa are drawn away in the Champions League the previous Wednesday — giving them less turnaround time.
Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, and Sunderland are also flagged as clubs with 'potentially moveable' fixtures due to European competition schedules 101 Great Goals. The Premier League marks these in advance so that final times can be set once European draws are made. Until then, the exact kickoffs stay fluid.
Sky Sports and TNT Sports Split the Autumn Rights
UK broadcast rights for the October and November windows are split between Sky Sports and TNT Sports 101 Great Goals. TNT Sports will show the Chelsea vs Manchester United match live on October 31. BBC and other outlets will provide highlights coverage across the affected matchweeks.
Chelsea's October 10 home game against Bournemouth at 3:00pm is one of the few fixed points in the schedule — it will not be moved for broadcast Crypto Briefing. For everything else, the Premier League is urging supporters to hold off on buying travel or match-day tickets until selections are officially confirmed.
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