What is Boxing Day and why are Premier League matches played?

The Premier League will return to activity after the Qatar 2022 World Cup and will do so with its traditional Boxing Day, where heavyweight matches will take place and fans will have the opportunity to enjoy their teams after the match. break for the World Cup; The English league resumes from its day 17.

It is important to note that this time of year is special for all people around the planet, but for the British, the day after Christmas has become a tradition of being able to see their squads play official matches and support them in a completely festive atmosphere in the stadiums of the United Kingdom.

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On December 26, 1860, the first match in football history took place, in a confrontation between Sheffield FC and Hallam FC (2-0), but it took 20 years for the first Boxing Day of all to be celebrated. the times, where the matches Preston North vs West Bromwich and Bolton Wanderers vs Derby County were played.

Starting in 1880, Boxing Day has become a tradition that is responsible for uniting families even more in such a significant time, as they come together to deliver gifts and vibrate with the passion of football, not only in the English top flight, but at all levels of British football such as Championsnhip or Football League One.

Brentford vs Tottenham — 07:30 ET (06:30 CT and 04:30 PT).

Southampton vs Brighton — 10:00 a.m. ET (09:00 a.m. CT and 07:00 a.m. PT).

Leicester City vs Newcastle United — 10:00 a.m. ET (09:00 a.m. CT and 07:00 a.m. PT).

Crystal Palace vs Fulham — 10:00 a.m. ET (09:00 a.m. CT and 07:00 a.m. PT).

Everton vs Wolverhampton — 10:00 a.m. ET (09:00 a.m. CT and 07:00 a.m. PT).

Aston Villa vs Liverpool — 12:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. CT and 09:30 a.m. PT).

Arsenal vs West Ham — 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT and 12:00 p.m. PT).

Chelsea vs Bournemouth — 12:30 p.m. ET (11:30 a.m. CT and 09:30 a.m. PT).

Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest — 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT and 12:00 p.m. PT).

Leeds United vs Manchester City — 3:00 p.m. ET (2:00 p.m. CT and 12:00 p.m. PT).

It is important to note that this time of year is special for all people around the planet, but for the British, the day after Christmas has become a tradition of being able to see their squads play official matches and support them in a completely festive atmosphere in the stadiums of the United Kingdom.