Manchester Derby Rescheduled for Broadcast
The Premier League has confirmed the television fixtures for September 2026, with the Manchester derby between Manchester United and Manchester City moved to Sunday, 13 September. The match, originally scheduled for Saturday, 12 September, will now kick off at 16:30 BST and be broadcast live on Sky Sports. This will be the first Manchester derby without Pep Guardiola in a decade, with Michael Carrick and Enzo Maresca set to lead their respective sides.
Full List of Televised Matches
The broadcast selections include a total of 25 matches across Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and other platforms. Key fixtures include:
- Friday 28 August: Crystal Palace v Manchester City (20:00, Sky Sports)
- Saturday 29 August: Liverpool v Nottingham Forest (12:30, TNT Sports); Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United (17:30, Sky Sports)
- Sunday 30 August: Chelsea v Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00, Sky Sports); Manchester United v Ipswich Town (16:30, Sky Sports)
- Monday 31 August: Aston Villa v Arsenal (20:00, Sky Sports)
- Friday 4 September: Ipswich Town v Liverpool (20:00, Sky Sports)
- Saturday 5 September: Newcastle United v AFC Bournemouth (12:30, TNT Sports); Hull City v Aston Villa (17:30, Sky Sports)
- Sunday 6 September: Everton v Manchester United (14:00, Sky Sports); Arsenal v Chelsea (16:30, Sky Sports)
- Saturday 12 September: Tottenham Hotspur v Everton (17:30, Sky Sports); Sunderland v Arsenal (20:00, TNT Sports)
- Sunday 13 September: Coventry City v Brighton & Hove Albion (14:00, Sky Sports); Manchester United v Manchester City (16:30, Sky Sports)
- Monday 14 September: Leeds United v Newcastle United (20:00, Sky Sports) – subject to change if either club reaches EFL Cup third round
- Friday 18 September: Brentford v Chelsea (20:00, Sky Sports) – subject to change
- Saturday 19 September: Tottenham Hotspur v Aston Villa (12:30, TNT Sports); Nottingham Forest v Coventry City (17:30, Sky Sports)
- Sunday 20 September: AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool (14:00, Sky Sports); Fulham v Manchester United (16:30, Sky Sports)
Impact of European Competitions
Some fixtures have been adjusted due to European commitments. For example, Brighton & Hove Albion's match against Chelsea on 30 August was moved to 14:00 to accommodate their UEFA Conference League playoff participation on the preceding Thursday. Similarly, Fulham's match against Chelsea was moved to 24 August, affecting the scheduling of Sunderland v Fulham on 30 August.
According to the Premier League's announcement, the full list of televised matches is subject to change based on cup competitions, with specific notes for matches on 14 and 18 September that could revert to original dates if clubs are involved in the EFL Cup third round.
Broadcasters and Viewing
Sky Sports will broadcast the majority of the selected fixtures, while TNT Sports will air several matches, including Liverpool v Nottingham Forest and Sunderland v Arsenal. Fans are advised to check local listings for the most up-to-date information.
