Football fans across the UK are set for a spectacular start to the new year with a packed schedule of matches on New Year's Day. The action spans the Premier League and all three divisions of the English Football League, with extensive live television coverage available.
Premier League TV Schedule: Early and Late Kick-Offs
The top-flight provides a double dose of entertainment for viewers. The evening begins at 5:30pm with two simultaneous matches. Supporters can choose between Crystal Palace against Fulham on Sky Sports Premier League or the clash between Liverpool and Leeds United, which is being shown on Sky Sports Main Event.
Later in the night, the Premier League action continues with two more crucial fixtures starting at 8pm. Brentford welcome Tottenham Hotspur in a London derby broadcast on the Sky Sports Premier League channel. At the same time, Sunderland's encounter with Manchester City will be aired on Sky Sports Main Event.
Championship and EFL Coverage on Sky Sports
The day's football festivities kick off early with a standalone Championship fixture. At 12:30pm, Blackburn Rovers face Wrexham, live on the Sky Sports Football channel.
A traditional afternoon of Championship football follows at 3pm, featuring a full slate of games. Key matches in this window include Southampton versus Millwall and Watford taking on Birmingham City. For fans of the second tier, a standout evening fixture sees Sheffield United battle Leicester City at 5:30pm, exclusively on Sky Sports Football.
Sky Sports Plus: Every EFL Game Available
A major development for supporters is the blanket coverage offered by Sky Sports Plus. Every single EFL game scheduled for New Year's Day will be accessible to watch through this service. This includes the full 3pm Championship schedule and a vast array of matches from League One and League Two.
Notable lower-league fixtures available via Sky Sports Plus include Wigan Athletic against Barnsley and Notts County's match with Accrington Stanley. Additionally, a featured League One clash between Wycombe Wanderers and Cardiff City at 3pm will be televised on the Sky Sports Football channel.
This comprehensive broadcasting arrangement ensures that no matter which team you support in the EFL, you can watch their New Year's Day match live, marking a significant shift in accessibility for football fans.
