Image for Liverpool vs Brighton fixture rescheduled: New date, time and TV channel confirmed
Image for Liverpool vs Brighton fixture rescheduled: New date, time and TV channel confirmed
Anfield’s autumn fixture list has taken on a slightly different shape, with Liverpool’s Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion pushed back 24 hours to accommodate the Seagulls’ continental commitments.
Originally pencilled in for a traditional Saturday afternoon slot on October 24, the fixture will now take place on Sunday, October 25, with proceedings getting underway on Merseyside at 2pm GMT.
For supporters looking ahead to the autumn run-in, the adjustment is a familiar reminder of the juggling act modern football demands once the European group stages get fully underway.
Why the Date Had to Change
The rescheduling has been forced entirely by Brighton’s successful qualification into the league phase of the UEFA Conference League.
With Fabian Hürzeler’s side navigating the physical toll of Thursday night European football throughout the autumn, Premier League broadcast guidelines and fixture protection protocols require a shift to Sunday to ensure the South Coast club is given an adequate recovery window before heading to one of the league’s most daunting away grounds.
It is a logistical headache that Liverpool’s match-going faithful have grown well accustomed to over the years, but one that inevitably alters travel plans for those making the trip to L4.
Our @premierleague game at home to Brighton & Hove Albion in October has been rescheduled ?? pic.twitter.com/VrXHjW8ARB
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 1, 2026
Live TV Coverage and What Comes Next
For those unable to grab a ticket inside the ground, the fixture retains its prime-time billing.
Sky Sports will broadcast the encounter live across the UK as part of their Sunday afternoon lineup, ensuring millions back home get a front-row seat to what is routinely a tactically fascinating battle.
While a Sunday 2pm kickoff might not be everyone’s cup of tea particularly for the travelling Brighton support it offers both sets of players a cleaner runway into the weekend. As the fixtures continue to pile up and the relentless pace of the Premier League season truly bites, managing the calendar will remain just as important as what happens on the pitch.