Premier League Festive Fixtures 2025: Your VIP Hospitality Guide
The holiday season is one of the most anticipated periods of the Premier League campaign, with festive fixtures offering a unique combination of electric atmospheres, intense rivalries, and ultimate drama.
Festive football is a long-standing tradition in the football calendar, and the absolute best way to enjoy the action over Christmas is with a premium hospitality experience.
Escape the holiday chaos, and treat your clients, your loved ones, or yourself with matchday hospitality for some of the biggest games in the British football season.
Our Festive Fixture Guide is your ultimate tool, giving you the lowdown on the key dates, the biggest games and the very best hospitality experiences available.
The Full Schedule: Premier League Festive Fixtures
Undoubtedly one of the most gruelling periods of the Premier League season, this holiday season will see 50 fixtures played within the space of just 19 days, from December 20th to January 8th.
With each Premier League team playing 4 games in quick succession, the results of these festive fixtures can be crucial for every club, whether they are title challengers, European football hopefuls, or relegation fighters.
Kicking Off the Festive Action
The action starts prior to Christmas Day, with 8 Premier League games on Saturday 20th December, including the heavyweight clash: Tottenham Hotspur v Liverpool.
Spurs, under new manager Thomas Frank, will face last season’s Premier League title winners Liverpool, with both having their sights firmly set on a place in the Champions League places.
The East Travel Club is the premium way to enjoy the match, featuring fantastic benefits including:
- Premium lounge access
- A choice of premium seating including across the halfway line for the best views of the game
- Inclusive pre-match food, complimentary half-time drinks and post-match sweet snacks,
- An ex-Spurs player in attendance
More Fixtures: Saturday 20th December – Monday 22nd December
Date & Time
Saturday 20th December, 15:00
Saturday 20th December, 15:00
Saturday 20th December, 20:00
Saturday 20th December, 20:00
Sunday 21st December, 16:30
Monday 22nd December, 20:00
A Boxing Day Blockbuster
Boxing Day is traditionally one of the biggest days in the footballing calendar, with thousands of fans heading to stadiums across the country to witness the action.
Due to an expanded European calendar, and a reduction in weekends available to the Premier League, there is only one game being played on Boxing Day; a Christmas cracker between Manchester United and Newcastle United kicking off at 8pm at Old Trafford.
There are a range of premium hospitality experiences available at Old Trafford:
- Champions Club Lounges: Offers the ultimate viewing experience for true football lovers.
- Evolution Lounge: Provides the very best in matchday food, drink, and service.
- Salford Bar: Features a more relaxed sports bar atmosphere with street food options.
More Fixtures: Saturday 27th December – Sunday 28th December
Date & Time
Saturday 27th December, 15:00
Saturday 27th December, 15:00
Saturday 27th December, 15:00
Sunday 28th December, 16:30
Ringing in the New Year
The excitement doesn’t stop after the Christmas weekend, with more Premier League festive fixtures taking place from Tuesday 30th December to New Year’s Day on Thursday 1st January.
At 5:30pm on New Year’s Day, Crystal Palace will host Fulham in an all-London clash. Oliver Glasner’s Palace will be hoping for a win over the Cottagers as they aim to qualify for a European competition once again.
The premier way to experience a matchday at Selhurst Park is with an Executive Box package. Available on a private or shared basis, Executive Boxes allow you to host your matchday in your own way and include balcony seats with panoramic view of the action, a pre-match two-course meal and complimentary drinks.
If you were looking to absorb the pre-match atmosphere, Selhurst Park has plenty of choices. The Legends Restaurant, 2010 Club and Speroni’s Restaurant all offer premium seating, superb dining options, complimentary drinks and the chance to see & meet Palace legends, plus a range of other benefits unique to each package like drinks receptions.
More Fixtures: Tuesday 30th December – Thursday 1st January
Date & Time
Tuesday 30th December, 20:15
Tuesday 30th December, 20:15
Thursday 1st January, 17:30
Thursday 1st January, 17:30
Thursday 1st January, 20:00
The Festive Action Intensifies
The seasonal action continues on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th January with 10 more festive Premier League fixtures. Manchester City will host Chelsea at the Etihad on January 4th in the pick of the games, kicking off at 5:30pm
The game could have huge implications in the title race with both clubs having their eye on current league leaders Arsenal.
The Etihad has a range of fantastic hospitality experiences, from lounges like 93:20 Lounge, sports bars including Kits, 1894 & Commonwealth Bar, and stylish spaces such as, Managers Corner and Citizens Back Four. The pinnacle of hospitality at the Etihad though, is Tunnel Club.
Tunnel Club is an immersive hospitality space offering:
- Luxurious VIP seats behind the home dugout.
- An 11-course bowl food menu served before and after the game.
- Complimentary drinks.
- Guests receive exclusive, behind-the-scenes access, greeting the team as they arrive and walk through Tunnel Club.
More Fixtures: Saturday 3rd January – Sunday 4th January
Date & Time
Saturday 3rd January, 12:30
Saturday 3rd January, 15:00
Sunday 4th January, 12:30
Sunday 4th January, 15:00
Sunday 4th January, 15:00
Sunday 4th January, 15:00
Closing Out the Festive Fixtures
Rounding off the festive fixtures, there are 10 Premier League games scheduled between Tuesday 6th January and Thursday 8th January.
This includes a massive game for the 2025/26 Premier League title: Arsenal will host Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday 8th January at 8pm. The clash between this season’s leaders & favourites, Arsenal, and last season’s Premier League champions, Liverpool, could have big implications for the 2025/26 title race.
Arsenal’s Cannon Club package, located on the prestigious Club Level, offers:
- Access to a VIP lounge before and after kick off.
- Pre-match food and drink voucher, plus half-time beer, wine or soft drink.
- Matchday programme, stadium tour and Arsenal FC Megastore voucher.
- Choice of premium, executive seating locations behind the goal in Blocks 66-81.
More Fixtures: Tuesday 6th January – Thursday 8th January
Date & Time
Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Wednesday 7th January, 19:30
Elevate Your Festive Matchday Experience
There is no better time to book a premium hospitality experience, than during the festive season. While the calendar is packed with action on the pitch, braving unpredictable travel, busy holiday crowds and bone-chilling conditions can take the magic out of the biggest of games.
That’s where VIP Matchdays comes in. Trade in holiday chaos and frozen fingers for ultimate comfort and luxury when you book a premium hospitality package.
Why You Should Choose Festive Hospitality:
- Unparalleled Comfort: Swap freezing conditions and packed concourses for heated VIP lounges, complimentary food and a fully stocked bar.
- Gourmet Dining: Indulge in some of the finest cuisine, from sumptuous street food options to delicious multi-course meals.
- Complimentary Bars: Unwind from the mayhem, or celebrate in style thanks to well-stocked bars including beers, fine wines, premium spirits, champagne and prosecco!
- The Best Seats in the House: Enjoy the finest views of the action, with premium seating behind the goal, close to the dugouts or on the halfway line
- Client Entertainment: Host or celebrate your relationship with valued clients, or reward your team for their hard work throughout the year
Secure Your Premium Matchday Experience Now
Festive fixtures are among the most anticipated, and often most crucial, games of the Premier League season. Due high demand, hospitality packages for marquee fixtures, like Arsenal v Liverpool and Manchester City v Chelsea, are quick to sell out.
To avoid disappointment, we recommend early booking for any games you may be interested in premium hospitality for. You can find all of the games coming up over the Christmas period from our Premier League hospitality page!



