haha777 Premier League Boxing Day-Festive Fixtures 2024-25: Where To Watch, Schedule, Timings - All You Need To Know

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Christmas Eve 2024 is around the corner and so is the Boxing Day, which holds a special day in the Premier League calendar, with a host of fixtures being played. (More Football News)

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December 26 will see eight games being played in the Premier League, with the other two games to be played on December 27. In total, around 40 PL games will be played in 17 days, with the result going bearing at the summit and near end of the table.

Moreover, there will be fixtures that will be played in January 1-6 2025 in the Premier League.

Premier League Boxing Day/Festive fixtures 2024 -

Here are the Boxing Day 2024 and New Year's fixtures -

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ✨Here are the #FestiveFixtures in full, starting with Matchweek 17 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/hhKleXyMBL

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 20, 2024

Furthermore, there are other festive fixtures that will take on New Year's Eve and will conclude on January 6, Monday.

What is Premier League Boxing Day?

December 26 has a special mention in the sporting calendar in the UK, as well as across the globe, especially cricket.

It's time to come together.It's time for the #FestiveFixtures. pic.twitter.com/SSDKSjf44h

— Premier League (@premierleague) December 18, 2024

Outside football, the likes of horse race, rugby, and cricket welcome bumper crowds as families and friends gather together to go and watch games together.

Why Is Boxing Day Called 'Boxing Day'?

The name is literally called as people on the day would receive a box of gifts to thank them for their work all year.

Moreover, on December 26, the Boxing Day has been given a national holiday in the UK since 1871. It is said that during the Victorian era X'mas boxes were given to staff from their employers as a token of thanks for their work throughout the year.

Why Do They Play Football On Boxing Day?

Boxing Day football fixtures started off in 1958 throughout the leagues in the UK.

Where To Watch Boxing Day-Festive Day Fixtures 2024-25?

In India, Star Sports Network holds the rights to telecast Premier League 2024-25. Moreoverhaha777, one can live stream the same on the Disney+ Hotstar app and website.