English Premier League Tour 2026

Itinerary

Itinerary - Match Schedule Confirmed

Thursday 15 January - Welcome to London

The tour formally commences today upon check-in at our London hotel. For those arriving early bags can be stored at the hotel's reception prior to the 3:00pm room check-in time.

This evening meet your dedicated tour rep and fellow AST travellers in the hotel lobby at 4:30pm ready to head to our tour meet & greet at our nearby local pub. It's a great way to break the ice, get to know everyone on tour and chat about your favourite EPL team before grabbing some dinner and getting a restful night in preparation for the amazing ten days ahead!

Overnight: London

Friday 16 January 2026 - Travel to Liverpool + Anfield Stadium Tour

This morning following a hearty English breakfast we check-out of our hotel ready for the trip north to Liverpool in the comfort of our private luxury coach. As we enter Liverpool we will be heading straight to Anfield for our tour of Liverpool Football Club's famous stadium and history-filled museum. Note that all luggage will remain safely stored under the coach while we do the stadium tour.

Following the stadium tour our coach takes us directly to our hotel ready to check straight into our rooms. This evening is free to explore Liverpool's exciting Friday nightlife with its endless array of fantastic restaurants, pubs, bars and retail shopping right at our doorstep. As the city made famous by the Beetles, Liverpool's most well known music venue is undoubtedly the Cavern Club, among many other fantastic establishments located throughout the city centre.

Friday evenings are always abuzz in the UK as the locals end their working week and let their hair down before a big weekend of football action. Liverpool is sure to impress!

Overnight: Liverpool

Saturday 17 January - Liverpool v Burnley @ Anfield Stadium (3pm kick-off)

Today marks one of the highlights of any football supporter's life, witnessing Liverpool play at home at Anfield!

Scene of so many epic Premier League encounters, there are very few football experiences as religion-like as this. Today is sure to be a crunch fixture for both teams with Liverpool needing nothing less than the 3-points, whilst Burnley will be desperate to etch their name in folklore by nicking a point or more!

Our private transfer will be taking us directly from the hotel for an early arrival at Anfield to enable you to explore the Liverpool FC merchandise store, enjoy a pint with the local fans at one of the original pre-match establishments around the stadium, or head straight into the stadium to enjoy the pre-match hospitality area which opens 2.5hrs before the scheduled 3:00pm match kick-off. Return bus departure after full-time will transport everyone directly back to our hotel.

For those who have elected to attend the Manchester derby at Old Trafford today, you will board a private bus departing the hotel at 8:30am and travel direct to Old Trafford. Match kick-off is 12:30pm. After the match the bus will be bringing everyone back directly to our hotel in Liverpool.

This evening is free to once again enjoy Liverpool's fantastic restaurants, pubs and bars.

Overnight: Liverpool

Sunday 18 January - Aston Villa v Everton @ Villa Park (4:30pm kick-off)

This morning we depart Liverpool and travel on our private coach direct to Birmingham for what is sure to be a pulsating Sunday fixture today at Villa Park.

Upon arrival into Birmingham's Aston area, we'll be experiencing the pre-match build up together with true Villa fans, before heading into the stadium for the 4:30pm kick-off. Note that all luggage will remain safely stored under the coach while we attend the match.

Following the incredible atmosphere of Villa Park we return to the coach and make ourselves comfortable for our onward 188km drive from Birmingham directly to our hotel in London. Relax and enjoy a good night's rest after a pulsating start to your EPL football experience!

Overnight: London

Monday 19 January - Free Day to Explore London

Today marks the perfect opportunity to start exploring London’s famous tourist sights including Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, Leicester Square, and much more. London's "Big Bus" is a great way to get around London and see all the tourist sights whilst travelling above-ground. Needless to mention, London's Underground network (the "Tube") is a superfast way to network between all the key locations. AST's tour rep will be on hand to give you the best travel tips to suit your sightseeing plans during these three exciting days in London.

This evening why not take in a West End show or enjoy an English dinner with a couple of pints of ale in a traditional London pub together with your AST tour rep and fellow travellers.

Overnight: London

Tuesday 20 January - Tottenham Hotspur v Borussia Dortmund (8pm kick-off)

This evening's fixture in North London marks start of the penultimate round of the Group Phase of the UEFA Champions League as teams seek to secure their position in the top 8 and automatically proceed to the round of 16. For those teams in touch of the top 16 on the table tonight presents the perfect chance to play their most positive football and try to secure the three points. Get set for a pulsating round fixtures!

This evening we witness Spurs host German giants Borussia Dortmund at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in what is set to be a marquee fixture of the round. During the day you are free to relax or explore more of London before meeting together in the hotel lobby in the afternoon ready to be escorted to White Hart Lane with your AST rep. Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is one of the world's finest examples of how modern football stadiums are meant to be built, with expansive in-house food & beverage areas available for fans to enjoy the pre-match build-up. You are certain to be impressed!

After the match we will be boarding a private coach for our transfer directly back to the hotel.

Overnight: London

Wednesday 21 January - Chelsea v Pafos (8pm kick-off)

This evening the excitement of the UEFA Champions League continues as we head down to West London, home to Chelsea FC and its famous Stamford Bridge Stadium. Today is your final chance to take in the sights & shopping of London before our late-afternoon trip down to Fulham Broadway where we will be enjoying Chelsea FC's in-house pre-match hospitality located within the stadium precinct. It's then time to head into the stadium and take our seats for a fixture that could very well hold the key to an all-important top 8 finish for Chelsea. Be prepared for a night of attacking football by both teams!

After the match we will be boarding a private coach for our transfer directly back to the hotel.

Overnight: London

Thursday 22 January - Emirates Stadium Tour plus Travel to Manchester

This morning we check-out of our hotel and board our private coach heading straight to London's Emirates Stadium for the Arsenal FC Stadium Tour. The tour takes around 1.5 hours following which we will re-board the coach and continue north for our comfortable journey to Manchester. Note that all luggage will remain safely stored under the coach while we do the stadium tour.

Upon arrival into Manchester we check straight into our rooms with the evening then free to enjoy the city centre's restaurants and pubs with your fellow AST travellers. Welcome to the Red and Blue city!

Overnight: Manchester

Friday 23 January - Manchester & Old Trafford Stadium Tour

This morning we head out to Old Trafford to experience the Manchester United Stadium Tour & Museum. Steeped in history, Old Trafford has been one of the world's most iconic stadiums and home for many of the game's legendary footballers. The stadium is earmarked for a possible future total rebuild so this may be your last chance ever to go behind the scenes inside this grand ol' lady.

After returning to the hotel the afternoon and evening is free to enjoy this fantastic city!

Overnight: Manchester

Saturday 24 January - Manchester City v Wolverhampton Wanderers @ Etihad Stadium (3pm kick-off)

Today we have a late-morning check-out of our hotel before boarding our private coach to Etihad Stadium to witness the most successful Premier League club of the past 15 years, Manchester City! With eight EPL titles since 2011 Man City have well and truly taken over bragging rights from their once mighty arch rivals Man United. Today's 3-points will be crucial for City's title aspirations so be prepared for some serious attacking football.

Note that all luggage will remain safely stored under the coach while we attend the match. After full-time we re-board the coach and travel in comfort down to London where we will be spending our final two nights of the tour.

Overnight: London

Sunday 25 January - Arsenal v Manchester United @ Emirates Stadium 4:30pm kick-off

Make it a slow start to your Sunday morning complete with a hearty English breakfast at our London hotel plus a lazy wander through Hyde Park or the cafes of Notting Hill.

Today is final fixture of the tour and it's sure to be a fitting end to an incredible footballing journey across the UK. Arsenal take on Manchester United today at a packed Emirates Stadium in what is shaping as a classic match-up between genuine title contenders, the "Gooners", and a much improved Man United desperate to take points off the big guns. Get set to experience one of the truly big contests of the EPL season.

After the match we will be boarding a private coach for our transfer directly back to the hotel.

This evening is our final get together and the chance to re-cap all of our magic footballing moments before flying home.

Overnight: London

Monday 26 January - Today Our Tour Ends

Today we bid farewell to our football friends and continue your onward travels. See you on the next tour!

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