Premier League kickoff times, wherever you are in the world
Short version: Premier League matches are scheduled in UK time. The traditional Saturday 3pm kickoff is 10am in New York, 7am in Los Angeles, 7pm in Dubai (winter), and the early hours of Sunday in Sydney. Use the tables below, and remember that clock changes shift everything by an hour twice a year.
Following English football from abroad means doing time-zone maths every weekend. This page collects the regular kickoff slots and the differences that matter, so you can plan your matchday without searching every week.
The usual kickoff slots (UK time)
| Day | Typical UK kickoff times |
|---|---|
| Saturday | 12:30, 15:00, 17:30 (and some evening games) |
| Sunday | 14:00 and 16:30 (sometimes earlier) |
| Monday / Friday | 20:00 |
| Midweek rounds | Usually 19:30 or 20:00 |
Exact times vary as matches are moved for TV and European fixtures. Always confirm on the official fixture list.
Difference from UK time
| Where you are | UK winter (GMT, late Oct–late Mar) | UK summer (BST, late Mar–late Oct) | A 15:00 UK kickoff (winter) |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York / Toronto (Eastern) | −5 h | −5 h | 10:00 |
| Chicago (Central) | −6 h | −6 h | 09:00 |
| Los Angeles / Vancouver (Pacific) | −8 h | −8 h | 07:00 |
| Lagos (WAT) | +1 h | 0 h | 16:00 |
| Nairobi (EAT) | +3 h | +2 h | 18:00 |
| Dubai (GST) | +4 h | +3 h | 19:00 |
| India (IST) | +5:30 h | +4:30 h | 20:30 |
| Singapore / Kuala Lumpur | +8 h | +7 h | 23:00 |
| Sydney / Melbourne | +11 h | +9 h | 02:00 (next day) |
The weeks that catch people out: the US, the UK, and Australia change their clocks on different dates. In March and around the turn of October/November, the gap can be one hour different from the table for a week or more. Double-check any match in those weeks.
Watching live from abroad
- Find the sports channels for your country in the live TV list, and add them to Favourites before matchday.
- Set the program guide's time offset so listings match your local clock.
- For big matches, join a few minutes before kickoff and use a wired connection if you can.
More on making matchday work: watching football without cable.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is a 3pm Premier League kickoff in New York?
10:00 a.m. Eastern time for most of the season. The UK and the US change their clocks on different dates, so for a few weeks in March and around late October/early November the gap is one hour shorter.
Why are 3pm Saturday games not shown on UK TV?
A long-standing UK broadcasting rule keeps matches kicking off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturdays off live UK television, to protect attendance at lower-league games. The rule applies to UK broadcasts; viewers outside the UK are not covered by it.
Do kickoff times change during the season?
Yes. Fixtures are regularly moved for TV selections and European competitions, often a few weeks in advance. Always check the official fixture list close to matchday.
Does the program guide show matches in my local time?
Your player app shows times based on its settings. If listings look shifted, set the EPG time offset in the app so matches appear at your local time.