Premier League TV Schedule Changes
Several Premier League fixtures moved for live TV, impacting early season schedules for top clubs.
Key Points
Manchester City will face Crystal Palace on Friday night at Selhurst Park as part of the Premier League TV schedule.
Arsenal's away game at Aston Villa has been moved to Monday, August 31, at 8pm on Sky Sports, adding a late-week TV slot.
Arsenal's London derby with Chelsea is now scheduled for Sunday, September 6 at 4:30pm, also broadcast by Sky Sports.
Leeds United have two TV-confirmed home games: Brentford on August 30 (2pm) and Newcastle United on September 14 (8pm), with a potential schedule change to Saturday if EFL Cup third-round draws affect plans.
Everton’s TV picks place Manchester United at 2pm on Sunday, September 6, and Tottenham Hotspur away at 5:30pm on Saturday, September 12, with both games shown on Sky Sports and no Monday-night slots in the opening fixtures.
Several Premier League clubs are facing reshuffled opening-week fixtures as broadcasters lock in live TV slots for the new season. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Leeds United, and Everton are among the teams affected, with games moved to Friday nights, Sunday afternoons, and Monday evenings to make way for Sky Sports and TNT Sports coverage.
The changes reflect a wider shift away from traditional Saturday kick-offs. Fans of multiple clubs now face a reshaped early calendar, with some fixtures still at risk of further movement depending on cup results.
Arsenal Face Three Rescheduled Games in Opening Weeks
Arsenal have had three matches moved for live coverage, according to Yahoo Sports. Their away game at Aston Villa is now set for Monday, August 31, at 8pm on Sky Sports. That is a late-week slot that could disrupt travel and planning for fans.
Arsenal's first London derby of the season against Chelsea has also shifted. It is now scheduled for Sunday, September 6, at 4:30pm on Sky Sports, according to Yahoo Sports. A third fixture involving Sunderland has also been rearranged as part of the same TV package.
Leeds United's Two Home Games Confirmed — With a Catch
Sky Sports has confirmed two Leeds United home games will be shown live, according to Leeds Live. Brentford visit on August 30 at 2pm, and Newcastle United come to Elland Road on September 14 at 8pm. Both games were moved from their original dates to fit the broadcast schedule.
However, there is uncertainty around the Newcastle fixture. Leeds Live reported that if Leeds progress in the EFL Cup and their third-round draw creates a scheduling clash, the September 14 game could revert to a Saturday slot. Fans are being urged to keep an eye on further announcements.
Everton and Man United Handed Sunday Afternoon Slots
Everton's early fixtures have been picked up by TV too. Manchester United visit Goodison Park on Sunday, September 6, at 2pm on Sky Sports. Everton then travel to Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday, September 12, at 5:30pm — also live on Sky Sports, according to the confirmed broadcast schedule.
Notably, neither of Everton's two TV games falls in a Monday-night slot. That gives the club a slightly more manageable early run compared to Arsenal and Leeds, who both have late evening kick-offs in the opening weeks of the season.
Man City Open Against Crystal Palace on Friday Night
Manchester City will kick off their post-Pep Guardiola era with a Friday night trip to Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Express noted this is the first time in a decade that City will play without Guardiola in charge — making the fixture a significant moment beyond just the TV schedule.
The move to a Friday night slot underlines how broadcasters are spreading games across the entire week. Traditional Saturday 3pm kick-offs continue to shrink as TV deals push more games into prime-time slots. All confirmed fixtures remain subject to change as the full season schedule develops.
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