TotalSportek Premier League Fixtures This Weekend: Times & Channels
The Premier League fixtures this weekend run from Saturday 22 August to Monday 24 August 2026, with nine matches across the three days. UK viewers can watch six of those fixtures live on Sky Sports or TNT Sports, while the three Saturday 3pm kick-offs are not being shown live domestically.
This page is built as a weekly reference for UK fans, with confirmed kick-off times, Saturday and Sunday football, Monday Night Football and the relevant legal broadcaster. Times below are BST and should be checked again if the Premier League announces a late fixture change.
Updated: 21 August 2026.
AI Snapshot: Premier League Fixtures This Weekend
There are nine Premier League fixtures from Saturday 22 August to Monday 24 August 2026. Hull City v Manchester United is live on TNT Sports at 12:30pm BST on Saturday, while Brentford v Tottenham is on Sky Sports at 5:30pm BST. All three Sunday fixtures and Monday’s Fulham v Chelsea match are live on Sky Sports. The three Saturday 3pm matches are not broadcast live in the UK because they fall inside the Saturday afternoon closed period.
The full Matchweek 1 actually starts on Friday 21 August, when Arsenal host Coventry City at 8pm BST live on Sky Sports. The tables below focus on the Saturday-to-Monday weekend schedule.
Premier League Saturday Fixtures — 22 August 2026
Five Premier League fixtures are scheduled for Saturday, with matches at 12:30pm, 3pm and 5:30pm BST.
| Fixture | Kick-off | UK TV |
|---|---|---|
| Hull City v Manchester United | 12:30pm BST | TNT Sports |
| Everton v Crystal Palace | 3pm BST | Not live on UK TV |
| Ipswich Town v Sunderland | 3pm BST | Not live on UK TV |
| Nottingham Forest v Leeds United | 3pm BST | Not live on UK TV |
| Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur | 5:30pm BST | Sky Sports |
The Premier League has confirmed Hull City v Manchester United as the weekend’s Saturday lunchtime television match. Brentford v Tottenham takes the evening slot.
Hull City v Manchester United — 12:30pm BST
Hull City host Manchester United in the first Saturday fixture of the 2026/27 Premier League season.
Kick-off is at 12:30pm BST and the match is being shown live in the UK by TNT Sports. This is the main TNT Sports Premier League selection for Saturday’s opening-weekend schedule.
Fans should use TNT Sports or its authorised viewing options for the live television coverage.
Saturday 3pm Premier League Fixtures
Three matches begin at the traditional 3pm BST kick-off time:
- Everton v Crystal Palace
- Ipswich Town v Sunderland
- Nottingham Forest v Leeds United
None of these three fixtures is scheduled for live television in the UK.
That is not an omission from the TV listings. Premier League matches played during the Saturday afternoon closed period are traditionally not broadcast live domestically.
The Premier League describes this closed period as running from 2:45pm to 5:15pm on Saturdays. Its purpose is mainly to protect attendances and the matchday atmosphere across football, including the lower leagues and non-league game.
Fans outside the UK may have different broadcast arrangements because the Saturday 3pm restriction applies to domestic UK television coverage.
Brentford v Tottenham — 5:30pm BST
Saturday finishes with Brentford hosting Tottenham Hotspur.
The match kicks off at 5:30pm BST and is live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Because this fixture sits outside the Saturday 3pm closed period, it can be broadcast domestically.
For a wider look at today’s matches and scores across competitions, TotalSportek’s live football matches section can be used alongside this weekly Premier League schedule.
Premier League Sunday Fixtures — 23 August 2026
Sunday has three fixtures, and all three are confirmed for live UK television coverage on Sky Sports.
| Fixture | Kick-off | UK TV |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa | 2pm BST | Sky Sports |
| Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth | 2pm BST | Sky Sports |
| Newcastle United v Liverpool | 4:30pm BST | Sky Sports |
Unlike the Saturday 3pm matches, every Premier League fixture on Sunday 23 August can be watched live legally in the UK through Sky Sports.
Two Sunday Matches at 2pm
Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa and Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth both kick off at 2pm BST.
Both are live on Sky Sports.
Having two televised matches in the same Sunday slot is possible under the current Premier League broadcast structure. The newer UK rights cycle allows significantly more matches outside the Saturday 3pm closed period to be shown live.
Brighton’s match has been placed on Sunday because of the club’s UEFA Conference League qualification commitments on the preceding Thursday. This is a useful reminder that European football can affect Premier League dates even after an initial fixture list has been released.
Newcastle United v Liverpool — 4:30pm BST
The final Sunday fixture is Newcastle United v Liverpool at St James’ Park.
Kick-off is at 4:30pm BST and the match is live on Sky Sports.
The Sunday 4:30pm slot is one of the Premier League’s main television windows and regularly carries a prominent fixture.
Monday Night Football — 24 August 2026
There is one Premier League fixture on Monday night.
| Fixture | Kick-off | UK TV |
|---|---|---|
| Fulham v Chelsea | 8pm BST | Sky Sports |
Fulham host Chelsea at 8pm BST in the final fixture of the opening Matchweek.
The match is live on Sky Sports in the UK.
This means the Saturday-to-Monday Premier League schedule closes with a London fixture before the next round begins on Friday 28 August.
Which Premier League Matches Are on TV This Weekend?
Six of the nine Premier League fixtures between Saturday and Monday are live on UK television.
The broadcaster split is simple this weekend:
| Broadcaster | Live matches, Sat–Mon |
|---|---|
| Sky Sports | 5 |
| TNT Sports | 1 |
| Not live on UK TV | 3 |
Sky Sports has Brentford v Tottenham on Saturday, all three Sunday fixtures and Fulham v Chelsea on Monday.
TNT Sports has Saturday lunchtime’s Hull City v Manchester United match.
The Premier League’s current domestic broadcast arrangements give Sky Sports a minimum of 215 matches per season and TNT Sports 52. The major exception remains the Saturday 3pm closed period.
Sky Sports Premier League Fixtures This Weekend
Sky Sports is showing:
- Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur — Saturday, 5:30pm BST
- Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa — Sunday, 2pm BST
- Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth — Sunday, 2pm BST
- Newcastle United v Liverpool — Sunday, 4:30pm BST
- Fulham v Chelsea — Monday, 8pm BST
The Friday night Arsenal v Coventry City season opener is also live on Sky Sports at 8pm BST, although it falls outside the Saturday-to-Monday tables on this page.
TNT Sports Premier League Fixture This Weekend
TNT Sports has one Premier League fixture during the Saturday-to-Monday period:
Hull City v Manchester United, kicking off at 12:30pm BST on Saturday 22 August.
The broadcaster normally appears in the Saturday lunchtime window under the current UK rights structure.
Why Aren’t the Saturday 3pm Matches on TV?
Premier League matches played during the Saturday 3pm closed period are not shown live on UK television.
The restriction covers the period from 2:45pm to 5:15pm on Saturday afternoons. It has traditionally been maintained to protect attendance across the football pyramid, rather than because broadcasters have forgotten to select those matches.
That explains why Everton v Crystal Palace, Ipswich v Sunderland and Nottingham Forest v Leeds are absent from the live UK TV schedule this weekend.
Do not confuse overseas listings with UK coverage. A Saturday 3pm Premier League fixture may be televised legally in another country while still being unavailable as a live television broadcast in the UK.
TotalSportek is aimed primarily at UK sports readers and covers fixtures, schedules, results and legal viewing information across football and other major sports.
Can Premier League Weekend Fixtures Change?
Yes. Premier League fixture dates and kick-off times can change even after the original season schedule has been published.
Broadcast selections are one major reason. Domestic cup matches and UEFA competitions can also force a Premier League fixture to move.
The League specifically warns supporters to check confirmed scheduling before buying match tickets, arranging travel or booking accommodation.
This matters more later in the season, when clubs progress through the Champions League, Europa League, Conference League, FA Cup and EFL Cup.
For the 2026/27 campaign, nine Premier League clubs are involved in UEFA competition. The League has warned that European progress can lead to some fixture changes being confirmed at shorter notice.
That is why this page should be treated as a weekly fixture guide rather than a season-long static schedule.
Premier League Fixtures This Weekend at a Glance
For a quick check, here is the full Saturday-to-Monday list again:
Saturday 22 August:
- 12:30pm BST — Hull City v Manchester United — TNT Sports
- 3pm BST — Everton v Crystal Palace — not live on UK TV
- 3pm BST — Ipswich Town v Sunderland — not live on UK TV
- 3pm BST — Nottingham Forest v Leeds United — not live on UK TV
- 5:30pm BST — Brentford v Tottenham Hotspur — Sky Sports
Sunday 23 August:
- 2pm BST — Brighton & Hove Albion v Aston Villa — Sky Sports
- 2pm BST — Manchester City v AFC Bournemouth — Sky Sports
- 4:30pm BST — Newcastle United v Liverpool — Sky Sports
Monday 24 August:
- 8pm BST — Fulham v Chelsea — Sky Sports
All times are UK time and correct at the time of the latest update. Premier League fixtures remain subject to change.
FAQ
What Premier League fixtures are on Saturday this weekend?
Five Premier League matches take place on Saturday 22 August 2026. Hull City v Manchester United starts at 12:30pm BST, three fixtures kick off at 3pm, and Brentford v Tottenham starts at 5:30pm. The lunchtime match is on TNT Sports and the evening fixture is on Sky Sports.
What Premier League matches are on Sunday?
There are three Premier League fixtures on Sunday 23 August. Brighton v Aston Villa and Manchester City v Bournemouth both start at 2pm BST. Newcastle v Liverpool follows at 4:30pm BST. All three Sunday matches are live on Sky Sports in the UK.
Is there Monday Night Football this week?
Yes. Fulham v Chelsea is the Monday Night Football fixture on 24 August 2026. Kick-off is at 8pm BST and the match is live on Sky Sports. It is the final fixture of the Premier League’s opening Matchweek.
Which Premier League matches are on Sky Sports this weekend?
Sky Sports is showing Brentford v Tottenham on Saturday, Brighton v Aston Villa, Manchester City v Bournemouth and Newcastle v Liverpool on Sunday, plus Fulham v Chelsea on Monday. Arsenal v Coventry is also on Sky Sports on Friday evening before the Saturday-to-Monday slate.
Which Premier League match is on TNT Sports this weekend?
Hull City v Manchester United is live on TNT Sports on Saturday 22 August 2026. The fixture kicks off at 12:30pm BST. It is the first Saturday lunchtime Premier League match of the 2026/27 season.
Are Saturday 3pm Premier League matches on TV in the UK?
No live UK television broadcast is scheduled for this weekend’s three Saturday 3pm Premier League fixtures. Matches inside the Saturday 2:45pm–5:15pm closed period are traditionally not televised domestically, although legal overseas broadcasters may have different rights.
Check Back for Next Weekend’s Premier League Fixtures
This Premier League fixtures this weekend page is designed to change every matchweek. The useful details are the confirmed date, UK kick-off time and legal television broadcaster, especially after Sky Sports or TNT Sports selections move a match away from its original slot.
For broader football coverage between updates, check the latest football matches and TotalSportek’s wider sports coverage. Recheck the fixture list before matchday because broadcast selections, European matches and cup ties can still affect the schedule.
