The festive period is always a busy and exciting time for Premier League soccer. This year’s no different, with 18 matches scheduled across the 2023 holiday season. Five will air live on December 26 – and you can stream these Boxing Day Premier League matches online with Sling TV.
In a hurry?: Boxing Day Premier League matches will air on NBC’s sports channels (NBC, USA Network, and Peacock) between and . Sling TV’s Blue plan for just $40.00/mo will provide you with NBC and USA Network, depending on your location. Save 50% on Sling TV now!
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Premier League soccer is the most-watched sports competition in the world. While it doesn’t come close to the popularity of the NFL in the US, the demand for soccer is growing rapidly. This means it’s becoming easier than ever to watch soccer online without cable.
Liverpool v Arsenal is likely to be the most anticipated match-up this festive season. There will still be plenty more excitement after this though, with Liverpool, Aston Villa, Man United, and Newcastle all playing on December 26.
Every Boxing Day Premier League game will stream on Amazon Prime in the UK. The exact US channel for each match has yet to be announced, but NBC is the home of Premier League soccer within the 50 states, so coverage is expected to air on NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.
Keep reading to find out how to watch NBC channels the cheapest with Sling TV.
How to Watch Boxing Day Premier League Matches on Sling TV
NBC owns the broadcast rights to Premier League matches in the US, so Boxing Day matches are expected to air on NBC’s sports networks: NBC, USA Network, and Peacock.
Sling TV Blue is only $40.00/mo and offers NBC and USA Network, so it should let you watch most of the Boxing Day Premier League matches. With five games taking place throughout the day, these two channels should be enough to watch soccer all day long.
Sling TV is one of the cheapest streaming services available for NBC. It allows plenty of customization too, with a variety of extra add-ons and channels. All plans come with 50 hours of free DVR storage and more can be added for additional fees.
The Blue plan is great for sports fans as it also includes Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and NFL Network, with the option to add NBA TV, NHL Network, and more. Families are covered as well since Sling TV Blue comes with news and entertainment channels such as ABC and Fox News – and it lets users stream on three devices simultaneously.
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Devices You Can Watch Boxing Day Premier League Matches On
As NBC is a local channel, you’ll only be able to stream it on Sling TV if you’re within a select market. You can check your home region on Sling TV’s official website before signing up.
Sling TV provides a free antenna (worth $44.99) so you can pick up the local channels in your area.
Once you’ve signed up to Sling TV, you can download one of its apps onto your compatible device and start streaming immediately. Sling TV currently supports the following streaming devices:
- AirTV Players
- Amazon Fire TV devices
- Android mobile devices
- Android TV
- Apple TV
- Google Chromecast
- iOS (iPhone, iPad)
- LG TVs Microsoft
- Roku
- Samsung Smart TVs
- TiVo Stream 4K
- Xbox
You can also get Sling TV through any web browser.
Read more in our full Sling TV review.
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Boxing Day Premier League 2023 Schedule
There are five Premier League games scheduled for Boxing Day (December 26) this year.
While specific channels have yet to be announced, the live timings are as follows:
– Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest
– Bournemouth vs Fulham
– Sheffield United vs Luton
– Burnley vs Liverpool
– Man United vs Aston Villa
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Wrapping Up
To watch Boxing Day Premier League matches online without cable, you’ll need access to NBC and USA Network. Sling TV offers both of these channels with its Blue plan for only $40.00/mo. Save 50% on Sling TV now!
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FAQ
Is there Premier League on Boxing Day?
Yes, there are five Premier League games airing on Boxing Day. The first, between Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, begins at . The last is at between Manchester United and Aston Villa. Games will air on NBC, USA Network, or Peacock in the US.
Can you get Peacock with Sling TV?
No, Peacock is a separate streaming service owned by NBC, so it can’t be accessed through Sling TV. Peacock Premium offers live sports from $5.99/mo but doesn’t provide any other NBC channels. On-demand replays of games are usually available on Peacock 24 hours after they’ve aired on NBC, USA Network, or CNBC.
Who do Arsenal play on Boxing Day?
Arsenal isn’t scheduled to play on Boxing Day in 2023. They face Liverpool on December 23, and then won’t play again until the Arsenal v West Ham game on December 28 – the same day as the Brighton v Spurs match. The teams playing Boxing Day are Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth, Fulham, Sheffield United, Luton Burnley, Liverpool, Man Utd, and Aston Villa.
Are the Premier League fixtures Cancelled for Boxing Day?
No, the Premier League Boxing Day fixtures should go ahead as scheduled. Some English fans are upset by the 2023 schedule, as it will mark the first time in 28 years that a Premier League game has been played on Christmas Eve (between Wolves and Chelsea), with Chelsea’s London-based fans not wanting to travel during the holiday.
Matches will run from December 21 into the New Year, with Christmas Day and December 29 the only two days during this period without any Premier League action.
What teams are in the Premier League?
The Premier League is the highest contest of the English Football Leagues, in which 20 teams compete – 17 of the highest-scoring teams from the previous season, plus three promoted from the Championships League.
For the 2023-24 season, the Premier League teams are:
- Arsenal
- Aston Villa
- Bournemouth
- Brentford
- Brighton
- Burnley
- Chelsea
- Crystal Palace
- Everton
- Fulham
- Liverpool
- Luton Town
- Manchester City
- Manchester United
- Newcastle United
- Nottingham Forest
- Sheffield United
- Tottenham Hotspur
- West Ham United
- Wolverton Wanderers
Featured photo: Manchester United v Aston Villa at the Premier League (Old Trafford, Greater Manchester, England) on 25 September 2021 / photo by Ardfern under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
