Does the 3pm blackout rule apply to Boxing Day games? Premier League prepares for festive fixtures

The Premier League Boxing Day games are always a highlight of the season and mark the campaign reaching the halfway stage.

The majority of matches are moved to break away from the traditional 3pm slot, but there are still a couple of fixtures that remain this year.

There are set to be two games held at 3pm on Boxing Day this season, with Sheffield United taking on Luton and Bournemouth hosting Fulham.

However, Boxing Day doesn't fall on a Saturday this time, meaning there is some confusion over the traditional 3pm blackout.

The 3pm blackout for Premier League football only applies on Saturdays.

Of course, there aren't many other days during the season where there are 3pm kick-offs, but Boxing Day is one.

So despite the fact there will be loads of EFL and non-league action at 3pm on Boxing Day, there is nothing stopping broadcasters showing the 3pm Premier League matches.

Both games will be screened on Amazon.

Gameweek 19 in the Premier League will be all shown on Amazon Prime.

So fans of Fulham, Bournemouth, Sheffield United and Luton will be able to watch their team at 3pm, which will no doubt feel a little strange.

Tuesday, December 26 — Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest — 12:30pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT

Tuesday, December 26 — Bournemouth vs Fulham — 15:00pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT 2

Tuesday, December 26 — Sheffield United vs Luton — 15:00pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT App

Tuesday, December 26 — Burnley vs Liverpool — 17:30pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT

Tuesday, December 26 — Manchester United vs Aston Villa — 20:00pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT

Wednesday, December 27 — Brentford vs Wolves — 19:30pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT App

Wednesday, December 27 — Chelsea vs Crystal Palace — 19:30pm — Amazon Prime, talkSPORT 2

Wednesday, December 27