Boxing Day football 2026: getting to and from London's stadiums when the trains aren't running
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Boxing Day football on a Saturday with most of the railway shut is going to be a story. Home fans can manage on a Sunday-service Tube; away fans, families from the Home Counties and anyone coming from a hotel or an airport will find the train they usually take does not exist on 26 December 2026. Fixed-fare cars to every London ground, with pickup points after the match that get you away rather than stuck.
Fixtures (updated when announced)
Boxing Day traditionally has a full Premier League programme and a full EFL programme, with most London clubs playing. The fixture list is announced in the summer and confirmed for television in early December. Fixture details will be added here on publication.
Rail and Tube status on 26 December
Saturday 26 December 2026 is treated as Boxing Day by every operator. Most National Rail companies run no trains, so Surrey, Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire and anywhere beyond the Tube map are cut off by rail. The Tube, Overground and DLR run a reduced Sunday-style service with later first trains. Full detail on the Boxing Day transport page.
Stadium-by-stadium pickup points
| Ground | Club | Drop-off | Post-match pickup that moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Stadium | Arsenal | Holloway Road or Drayton Park | Holloway Road north of the ground, or Highbury Corner — 10 min walk |
| Tottenham Hotspur Stadium | Spurs | Northumberland Park side | Tottenham High Road south of the ground, or White Hart Lane — 10–15 min walk |
| Stamford Bridge | Chelsea | Fulham Road | King's Road at Stamford Bridge, or Fulham Broadway station side |
| London Stadium | West Ham | Stratford International / Westfield | Westfield Stratford drop-off zone — 15 min walk |
| Selhurst Park | Crystal Palace | Whitehorse Lane | Selhurst Road or Norwood Junction |
| Craven Cottage | Fulham | Stevenage Road | Fulham Palace Road — 10 min walk |
| Gtech Community Stadium | Brentford | Lionel Road | Kew Bridge Road or Chiswick High Road |
| The Den | Millwall | Zampa Road | Ilderton Road |
| Loftus Road | QPR | South Africa Road | Uxbridge Road / Wood Lane |
Exact points are confirmed on your booking; drivers carry your number and wait at the agreed point.
Away fans from airports and hotels
Supporters flying in for a Boxing Day match land into airports with little or no rail service. A fixed-fare car from Heathrow to the Emirates or Stamford Bridge is 45–60 minutes and from £85; Gatwick to Selhurst Park is 35 minutes and from £85. Hotel-to-ground and ground-to-hotel legs booked together at a fixed price.
Fares and group MPVs
| Journey | Saloon (fixed) | MPV (fixed) | V Class (fixed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central London → any London ground | from £110–£40 | from £110–£52 | from £110–£65 |
| Heathrow → Emirates / Spurs / Stamford Bridge | from £85 | from £100 | from £145 |
| Home Counties (e.g. Sevenoaks, St Albans, Guildford) → London ground | from £75–£95 | from £95–£120 | from £120–£150 |
Illustrative from-prices; the exact fixed fare is shown before you confirm.
- Quote and book online at any hour — the fare is fixed at the moment you confirm.
- Driver details (name, vehicle, registration, direct mobile) arrive the day before.
- Flight tracking on every airport pickup: if your flight is early or late, the pickup moves with it at no charge, with 60 minutes' free waiting after landing.
- Pay by card when you book. No cash, no meter, no surge.
Frequently asked questions
- Are there trains on Boxing Day 2026 for the football?
- Most National Rail operators run nothing on Saturday 26 December 2026. The Tube runs a Sunday-level service. Check the fixture's kick-off time against first trains if you are relying on the Tube.
- Can you pick us up right outside the stadium?
- Roads immediately around the grounds are closed or gridlocked after the final whistle. We agree a pickup point a ten-minute walk away where the car can actually move.
- Do you charge more after the match?
- No. The fare is fixed when you book, whatever the demand at full time.
Essentials for international visitors
Flying in from abroad? The six things that catch people out, in one place. Full detail, with official links, in our UK visitor essentials guide.
Entry
Most visitors from Europe, the USA, Canada and Australia need a UK ETA (£20, apply in the UK ETA app, valid two years) — airlines have enforced it since 25 February 2026. eGates from age 8 for EU, US, Canadian, Australian and most other visa-free passports. More ›
Money
Pounds sterling; cards and phones are accepted almost everywhere, contactless taps up to £100. Choose to pay in pounds when a terminal offers your home currency. Prices include VAT and there is no tourist tax refund. More ›
Phone
Free Wi-Fi at all London airports; UK SIMs and eSIMs from £75 in every arrivals hall; EU roaming depends on your operator. WhatsApp +44 20 8888 9988 works from any country. More ›
Christmas & New Year
Bank holidays on 25 and 28 December 2026 and 1 January 2027. No public transport at all on Christmas Day, reduced service and engineering works on Boxing Day; shops shut on 25 December. Pre-booked cars run every day at the fixed fare. More ›
Children & luggage
Child seats on request when you book. In a licensed private hire car children may travel without one if none is available (under-3s on the rear seat). Tell us the bag count and the right size of car turns up. More ›
Emergencies
999 or 112 for police, fire or ambulance; NHS 111 for urgent advice; A&E is free at the point of use, but bring travel insurance. Plugs are Type G, 230 V; traffic drives on the left — look right. More ›
Book your fixed-fare car
Price confirmed at booking, driver details the day before, flight tracked where relevant. Pay by card online — nothing to settle in the car.
