Premier League fixture changes for March 2026
Premier League fixture changes for March 2026

The adjustments primarily reflect UK broadcast selections and scheduling contingencies related to European competition and the domestic cup calendar.

Key Takeaways for Fans

• Over 20 fixtures have new confirmed kick-off times.

• Broadcast selections remain the dominant factor behind changes.

• Clubs competing in Europe face conditional adjustments.

• The EFL Cup Final weekend introduces uncertainty for at least two fixtures.

• Additional revisions are still possible depending on European progress in March.

Supporters are advised to check official club channels regularly for confirmation updates, especially for matches marked as “subject to change.”

Why Are Premier League Fixtures Changing in March 2026?

There are three primary reasons behind the March rescheduling:

  1. Live broadcast selections

    • Matches chosen by TNT Sports and Sky Sports have been moved to specific midweek and weekend time slots.

  2. European competition scheduling

    • Clubs competing in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League may require recovery time or alternative kick-off windows.

  3. Domestic cup commitments

    • The EFL Cup Final on 22 March 2026 creates conditional scheduling scenarios for involved clubs.

These changes are part of the league’s standard operational process and remain subject to further updates if clubs advance deeper into European competitions.

Matchweek 29 – Midweek Rescheduling (3–5 March 2026)

A full midweek round has been reshaped for television coverage.

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

  • AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford FC – 19:30 GMT (TNT Sports)

  • Everton FC vs Burnley FC – 19:30 GMT (TNT Sports)

  • Leeds United vs Sunderland AFC – 19:30 GMT (TNT Sports)

  • Wolverhampton Wanderers vs Liverpool FC – 20:15 GMT (TNT Sports)

Conditional change: Wolves vs Liverpool may move to 19:30 GMT on Wednesday 4 March depending on European scheduling outcomes.

Wednesday, 4 March 2026

  • Aston Villa FC vs Chelsea FC – 19:30 GMT

  • Brighton & Hove Albion vs Arsenal FC – 19:30 GMT

  • Fulham FC vs West Ham United – 19:30 GMT

  • Manchester City vs Nottingham Forest – 19:30 GMT

  • Newcastle United vs Manchester United – 20:15 GMT

Thursday, 5 March 2026

  • Tottenham Hotspur vs Crystal Palace – 20:00 GMT

This completes a rare three-day Premier League block, entirely shaped by broadcast commitments.

Matchweek 30 – Weekend Adjustments (14–16 March 2026)

The following weekend has also been restructured.

Saturday, 14 March

  • West Ham vs Manchester City – 12:30 GMT (TNT Sports)

    • May move to 20:00 GMT depending on City’s Champions League involvement.

  • Chelsea vs Newcastle – 17:30 GMT (Sky Sports)

  • Remaining fixtures on this day retain traditional afternoon windows but are subject to European contingencies.

Sunday, 15 March

  • Arsenal vs Everton – 14:00 GMT (Sky Sports)

  • Liverpool vs Tottenham – 16:30 GMT (Sky Sports)

Monday, 16 March

  • Brentford vs Wolves – 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)

These adjustments ensure prime-time slots for high-profile clashes while preserving rest periods for clubs balancing European commitments.

Matchweek 31 – EFL Cup Final Impact (20–22 March 2026)

The biggest scheduling complication arrives in the third week of March.

The EFL Cup Final on Sunday, 22 March means certain fixtures are listed as “subject to change” depending on finalist participation.

Friday, 20 March

  • Bournemouth vs Manchester United – 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)

Saturday, 21 March

  • Brighton vs Liverpool – 12:30 GMT (TNT Sports)

    • Could move to 20:00 GMT if Liverpool are in European action the prior week.

  • Everton vs Chelsea – 17:30 GMT (Sky Sports)

  • Leeds vs Brentford – 20:00 GMT (Sky Sports)

  • Manchester City vs Crystal Palace – Awaiting confirmation due to cup involvement

  • Aston Villa vs West Ham – Kick-off to be confirmed

Sunday, 22 March

  • Newcastle vs Sunderland – 12:00 GMT (Sky Sports)

  • Tottenham vs Nottingham Forest – 14:15 GMT (Sky Sports)

Should Newcastle or Manchester City reach the EFL Cup Final, further reshuffling is possible.

Final Word

March 2026 will be one of the most dynamic months of the Premier League season. With title races, European ambitions and cup finals converging, fixture flexibility is unavoidable.

While the schedule may appear complex, the adjustments follow clear priorities: television coverage, competitive balance, and player welfare within an increasingly crowded calendar.

Fans planning travel or match attendance should verify dates before making arrangements, as further announcements remain possible.

If needed, a club-by-club breakdown of all March 2026 fixture changes can also be provided.