The full slate of Premier League television fixtures for the pivotal month of October has been officially unveiled, setting the stage for a series of blockbuster encounters that will define the early season table.
Broadcasters Sky Sports, TNT Sports, and Amazon Prime Video have finalised their picks, ensuring fans won't miss a moment of the drama. The schedule is packed with crucial matches that could have significant implications for the title race, European qualification, and the battle at the bottom.
Blockbuster October Clashes
The month kicks off with a bang as Manchester United host Tottenham in a Saturday lunchtime spectacle on October 5th, live on TNT Sports. This early test for both teams will be a major indicator of their top-four credentials.
Later that same day, focus shifts to a newly-promoted showdown as Ipswich Town welcomes Brentford to Portman Road, a match selected for coverage by Sky Sports.
Without a doubt, the headline event of the month arrives on Sunday, October 27th. The Emirates Stadium will be the centre of the footballing universe as Mikel Arteta's Arsenal face the ultimate test against Pep Guardiola's reigning champions, Manchester City. This mammoth clash, a potential title decider even at this early stage, will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Full Television Schedule & Kick-Off Times
Here is the complete rundown of matches moved for television broadcast throughout October:
- Sat 5 Oct: Man Utd vs Tottenham (12:30 BST - TNT Sports)
- Sat 5 Oct: Ipswich vs Brentford (17:30 BST - Sky Sports)
- Sun 6 Oct: Aston Villa vs Man Utd (16:30 BST - Sky Sports)
- Sat 19 Oct: Bournemouth vs Southampton (12:30 BST - TNT Sports)
- Sat 19 Oct: Wolves vs Aston Villa (17:30 BST - Sky Sports)
- Sun 20 Oct: Chelsea vs Arsenal (13:00 BST - TNT Sports)*
- Sun 20 Oct: Brighton vs Tottenham (15:00 BST - Sky Sports)*
- Sun 20 Oct: Liverpool vs Brentford (15:00 BST - Sky Sports)*
- Sun 20 Oct: Man Utd vs Crystal Palace (15:00 BST - Sky Sports)*
- Sun 20 Oct: Nott'm Forest vs West Ham (16:30 BST - Sky Sports)
- Sat 26 Oct: Brighton vs Chelsea (12:30 BST - TNT Sports)
- Sat 26 Oct: Crystal Palace vs Newcastle (17:30 BST - Sky Sports)
- Sun 27 Oct: Arsenal vs Man City (15:30 BST - Sky Sports)
*Please note: Only two of the four matches scheduled for 15:00 BST on Sunday, October 20th will be shown live. The specific selections will be confirmed at a later date.
Supporters are strongly advised to double-check all travel plans, as these changes to kick-off times will undoubtedly affect arrangements for match-going fans.
