There are no Premier League games on Saturday, with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Liverpool all not in action. This unusual absence is due to the 2026 FA Cup Final, scheduled for Saturday, 16th May, which traditionally clears the Premier League calendar for that day, allowing the showpiece event to take centre stage.
Why Are There No Premier League Matches Today?
The FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Manchester City takes place on Saturday, meaning no Premier League fixtures are scheduled. This is a long-standing tradition to avoid clashes with the cup final.
Friday Night Curtain-Raiser
The Premier League weekend began on Friday, 15th May, with a major clash between Aston Villa and Liverpool. This was the penultimate match of the season for both teams, as will be the case for the remaining sides in action across the weekend.
Packed Sunday Schedule
Following the cup final, six Premier League matches will take place on Sunday, 17th May. The action begins with Manchester United against Nottingham Forest at 12:30pm. Four fixtures kick off at 3pm: Brentford vs Crystal Palace, Leeds vs Brighton, Wolves vs Fulham, and Everton vs Sunderland. The day concludes with a huge match at the bottom of the table as West Ham face Newcastle. The Hammers know that if they fail to win, they could be relegated if Tottenham beat Chelsea later in the week.
Monday and Tuesday Night Fixtures
The matchweek continues into the following week with Arsenal hosting Burnley on Monday, 18th May, at 8pm. Two midweek games follow on Tuesday, 19th May: Bournemouth vs Manchester City at 7:30pm and a London derby between Chelsea and Tottenham at 8:15pm.
Season Climax Alignment
By moving Saturday's fixtures, the league ensures that the penultimate week of the season (Matchweek 37) leads smoothly into the final day. All teams will then play their final matches of the 2025–26 season simultaneously on Sunday, 24th May.
