United’s December run set with Newcastle, Palace and Arsenal dates
The Premier League has confirmed three December fixture amendments involving Manchester United, completing the Reds’ league schedule for the rest of 2026 with dates, kick-off times and selected UK broadcast details now in place.
The Manchester Evening News reported that the changes affect United’s trips to Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Arsenal. Coventry’s visit to Old Trafford remains at its original Saturday 3pm slot, while United’s festive home game against Nottingham Forest had already been confirmed.
Three fixtures have amended details
United’s visit to Newcastle remains on Wednesday, December 2, but now starts at 8.15pm and will be shown live on Sky Sports. The match is one of the Premier League’s announced UK broadcast selections.
Coventry City visit Old Trafford on Saturday, December 5, with kick-off at 3pm. That fixture has not been moved and will not be shown live in the UK, according to the Manchester Evening News.
The away match against Crystal Palace is scheduled for Sunday, December 13, at 7pm at Selhurst Park, with TNT Sports carrying the live UK coverage. United then travel to Arsenal on Sunday, December 20; that game at the Emirates Stadium starts at 4.30pm and is selected for Sky Sports.
United’s calendar runs into January
The December programme also includes Nottingham Forest’s visit to Old Trafford on Sunday, December 27, with a 4.30pm kick-off. That match was among United’s festive fixtures confirmed before the latest amendments.
The Reds begin 2027 away to Brighton on Saturday, January 2, at 12.30pm. The Premier League’s fixture announcement covers the early-December broadcast selections and changes, alongside its previously released amendments for the period from December 26 to January 7.
Those league dates sit within a demanding run under Michael Carrick. United’s upcoming Premier League schedule under Carrick provides the wider season context, while the confirmed December dates now give supporters the match-by-match outline for the close of the calendar year.
Manchester United’s confirmed dates
| Date | Fixture | Kick-off | UK broadcast |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 2 | Newcastle v Man Utd | 8.15pm | Sky Sports |
| December 5 | Man Utd v Coventry | 3pm | Not live in UK |
| December 13 | Crystal Palace v Man Utd | 7pm | TNT Sports |
| December 20 | Arsenal v Man Utd | 4.30pm | Sky Sports |
| December 27 | Man Utd v Nottingham Forest | 4.30pm | Not specified |
The Premier League says January 2027 broadcast selections are due to be announced separately.
