Football Fans, Brace Yourselves! The Premier League’s March schedule has been shaken up, and it’s not just about the games—it’s about when and how you’ll watch them. With live TV broadcasts and European competitions like the UEFA Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League in the mix, some fixtures are shifting, and you won’t want to miss these changes. But here’s where it gets controversial: Are these adjustments fair to fans who’ve already planned their weekends around the original schedule? Let’s dive in and explore the revised lineup.
The Premier League has announced updates for Matchweeks 29-31 in March, primarily due to TV broadcast selections in the UK and clubs’ commitments in European tournaments. Unless otherwise stated, all matches kick off at 15:00 GMT. To keep track of these changes effortlessly, check out the Premier League’s digital calendar here. Curious about future fixture adjustments? Find out when the next changes will be announced here.
Tuesday, 3 March
- 19:30 Bournemouth v Brentford (TNT Sports)
- 19:30 Everton v Burnley (TNT Sports)
- 19:30 Leeds v Sunderland (TNT Sports)
- 20:15 Wolves v Liverpool (TNT Sports)*
And this is the part most people miss: This match will move to *4 March at 19:30 GMT** if Aston Villa plays in the Europa League on 26 February.
Wednesday, 4 March
- 19:30 Aston Villa v Chelsea (TNT Sports)
- 19:30 Brighton v Arsenal (TNT Sports)
- 19:30 Fulham v West Ham (TNT Sports)
- 19:30 Man City v Nott’m Forest (TNT Sports)
- 20:15 Newcastle v Man Utd (TNT Sports)
Thursday, 5 March
- 20:00 Spurs v Crystal Palace (TNT Sports)
Saturday, 14 March
- 12:30 West Ham v Man City (TNT Sports)*
- Burnley v Bournemouth
- Crystal Palace v Leeds
- Man Utd v Aston Villa
- Nott’m Forest v Fulham
- Sunderland v Brighton
- 17:30 Chelsea v Newcastle (Sky Sports)
Here’s the twist: The West Ham v Man City match will shift to *20:00** on the same day if Man City plays an away UCL match on 11 March.
Sunday, 15 March
- 14:00 Arsenal v Everton (Sky Sports)
- 16:30 Liverpool v Spurs (Sky Sports)
Monday, 16 March
- 20:00 Brentford v Wolves (Sky Sports)
Friday, 20 March
- 20:00 Bournemouth v Man Utd (Sky Sports)
Saturday, 21 March
- 12:30 Brighton v Liverpool (TNT Sports)*
- Aston Villa v West Ham
- Fulham v Burnley
- Man City v Crystal Palace
- Wolves v Arsenal
- 17:30 Everton v Chelsea (Sky Sports)
- 20:00 Leeds v Brentford (Sky Sports)^
But here’s where it gets tricky: The Brighton v Liverpool match will move to *20:00** if Liverpool plays an away UCL match on 18 March. Additionally, the Man City v Crystal Palace, Wolves v Arsenal, and Everton v Chelsea matches are subject to possible EFL Cup final participation on 22 March. The Leeds v Brentford fixture could shift to 12:30 or 17:30 on the same day, depending on other clubs’ involvement in the EFL Cup Final and UCL. Confirmation is expected by 2 March.
Sunday, 22 March
- 12:00 Newcastle v Sunderland (Sky Sports)*
- 14:15 Spurs v Nott’m Forest (Sky Sports)
Another potential change: The Newcastle v Sunderland match is *subject to possible EFL Cup final participation on 22 March**.
Previous Fixture Changes
These adjustments highlight the delicate balance between broadcasting demands, European competitions, and fan expectations. What do you think? Are these changes necessary, or do they disrupt the fan experience? Share your thoughts in the comments—let’s spark a debate!
