The two football games actually taking place live on Christmas Day

You don't have to wait until Boxing Day to see some action ????

Dec 25, 2024 - 18:00
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The two football games actually taking place live on Christmas Day

Many have been asking Google about Boxing Day football – but there are actually two games taking place live on Christmas Day.

Boxing Day football is a tradition in England – dating way back to 1860 when Sheffield took on Hallam – and there is a boatload of action to get stuck into this year.

You can see all the Premier League games taking place on Boxing Day below.

Football is not typically played on Christmas Day as players are afforded a break with their families – after a training session in the morning – although there are actually two matches taking place for those who simply cannot go without the beloved sport until Boxing Day.

Football fans can enjoy Yemen vs Saudi Arabia and Bahrain vs Iraq on ESPN

If you happen to have access to ESPN on Christmas Day, there are actually two matches to cast your eyes on.

Yemen take on Saudi Arabia in the Group Stage of the Arabian Gulf Cup at 14:25 GMT – which is being shown live on ESPN + 1 – before Bahrain and Iraq meet each other in the same competition at 17:30 GMT on ESPN + 5.

Abdulvasi el-Matari (11) of Yemen in action against Sumayhan Al-Nabit (7) of Saudi Arabia during the 25th Gulf Nations Cup match between Saudi Arab...
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Of course, these matches are a bit obscure, but for those who are longing to watch some live football on Christmas Day and have access to ESPN, your wishes have been granted.

The first football game occurring on Boxing Day and the four sides not involved

Almost every Premier League side is in action on Boxing Day.

Manchester City – who want Martin Zubimendi in January – and Everton kick us off with a clash at the Etihad Stadium from 12:30 GMT on Amazon Prime, although fans of four Premier League clubs will have to wait a day more until their beloved sides play.

A member of the public dressed as Santa Claus shows their support prior to the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur a...
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Brighton vs Brentford takes place on Friday 27th December at 19:30 GMT – before Arsenal, who are without Bukayo Saka, welcome Ipswich to the Emirates Stadium at 20:15 GMT.

There will then be another round of Premier League fixtures beginning from Sunday 29th December – so we all have plenty to feast on aside from Christmas Dinner throughout this festive period.

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