Why no Premier League games on Saturday? Special schedule for final matchweek explained
The Premier League season reaches its conclusion this weekend. But why are there no matches on Saturday.
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The 2025/26 Premier League season concludes this weekend. Arsenal will walk out as champions for the first time in 22 years when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park. Manchester City 's bid for glory ran out of steam at Bournemouth in midweek, but Pep Guardiola will enjoy what is sure to be an emotional farewell when his FA Cup and Carabao Cup winners take on Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
The battle for European places remains up in the air, while West Ham can still survive relegation at Tottenham's expense if they beat Leeds and Spurs lose to Everton . But why is all this happening at the same time on Sunday, May 24? MORE: Why is Pep Guardiola leaving Man City?
Why are there no Premier League games on Saturday? The reason for there being no Premier League games this Saturday is two-fold and comes down to broadcasting regulations and sporting integrity. Football in the UK still operates with a 3 p.