Is Leeds vs Arsenal on TV? Live stream, kick-off time and radio coverage | Football | Sport
The highly anticipated Premier League clash between Leeds and Arsenal is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026. The game will take place at Elland Road, the historic home of Leeds, famous for its intense, passionate atmosphere.
For fans in the United Kingdom, the match will kick off at 3.00pm. While this is a prime slot for stadium attendees, it falls under the traditional Saturday afternoon football blackout period for live domestic television broadcasting.
Because of the 3.00pm blackout rule, the match will not be shown live on any mainstream UK TV channels. Fans looking for live updates can follow the action through radio broadcasts on BBC Radio 5 Live or talkSPORT.
Mikel Arteta has received a significant boost with the return of key defenders. Both William Saliba and Jurrien Timber are back in contention to start after resting during the midweek European fixture to manage minor fitness niggles.
Daniel Farke faces some selection challenges, particularly in defence. Starting left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson is expected to miss out due to an adductor strain, meaning James Justin may continue to deputise in that vital defensive role.
Arsenal striker Kai Havertz is fully fit and ready to feature. After a long-term injury absence, he successfully started midweek and came through the game unscathed, providing an attacking boost for the Gunners as they chase the league title.
Both the home and away sections at Elland Road are officially sold out. Arsenal’s allocation of nearly 3,000 tickets sold out quickly.
Arsenal’s preparations were slightly hampered after their scheduled flight to Yorkshire was cancelled. The squad was forced to make a long coach journey instead, though this is not expected to impact their performance on the pitch.
The match takes place just days before the January transfer deadline. Leeds are still active in the market, reportedly pursuing a club-record move for Strand Larsen, while Arsenal look to finalise their squad for the intense title run-in.
Fans can catch comprehensive match highlights on BBC’s Match of the Day later in the evening. Additionally, Sky Sports will provide digital clips and extended highlights on their YouTube channel and mobile app shortly after the final whistle blows.
