Where to watch festive football across Dartmoor this Christmas and New Year

Football fans across Dartmoor and the surrounding towns will have plenty of chances to get out and watch a match over the Christmas break, with fixtures ranging from South West Peninsula League games to Southern League ties and a Boxing Day match at Plainmoor.

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Below is a round-up of confirmed fixtures between today (26 December 2026) and 3 January 2026, all within reach of Dartmoor communities.

Boxing Day Matches (Friday 26 December)

Bovey Tracey vs Stoke Gabriel & Torbay Police - 11am

South West Peninsula League Premier Division East (Step 6)

Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey

An early kick-off for families wanting to walk off the Christmas dinner. Bovey Tracey host Stoke Gabriel & Torbay Police in what is traditionally one of the league’s liveliest festive fixtures.

Buckland Athletic vs Ivybridge Town - 3pm

Western League Premier Division (Step 5)

Kingskerswell Road, Buckland

A big local tie between two sides familiar to many Dartmoor supporters. Buckland Athletic welcome Ivybridge Town in a Boxing Day clash that usually attracts one of the larger crowds of the season.

Torquay United vs Weston-super-Mare - 3pm

National League South (Step 2)

Plainmoor, Torquay

For those wanting a professional match-day experience, Torquay United play at home on Boxing Day. Weston-super-Mare are the visitors, and Plainmoor typically records one of its highest attendances of the year for their festive fixtures.

Saturday 27 December Fixtures

Tavistock AFC vs Portishead Town - 3pm

Southern League Division One South (Step 4)

Langsford Park, Tavistock

Tavistock are back at home shortly after Christmas, hosting Portishead Town. The game is expected to draw strong local support with Tavistock often attracting families over the festive break.

Ilfracombe Town vs Okehampton Argyle - SWPL Fixture

South West Peninsula League Premier Division East (Step 6)

Marlborough Park, Ilfracombe

While not a Dartmoor home match, Okehampton Argyle travel for a late-December fixture listed in the league’s seasonal schedule-often one of the busiest periods for Peninsula League clubs.

New Year Fixtures - Saturday 3 January

Brixham AFC vs Tavistock AFC - 3pm

Southern League Division One South (Step 4)

Wall Park, Brixham

A New Year trip for Tavistock as they head south for their first match of 2026 in what is sure to be a fierce contest between two of the league’s struggling sides.

Bovey Tracey vs Middlezoy Rovers - 3pm

South West Peninsula League Premier Division East (Step 6)

Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey

Bovey Tracey return to home action as they open the new year with a league game against Middlezoy Rovers.

Plymouth Parkway vs Tiverton Town - 3pm

Southern League Premier South (Step 3)

Bolitho Park, Plymouth

One of the highest-level matches happening locally over the holiday period, Parkway host Tiverton Town in a Devon-Derby-style fixture that may appeal to supporters looking for a bigger ground and larger crowd atmosphere.

A busy festive week for local fans

With matches across multiple leagues: SWPL, Western League, Southern League and National League South, there are plenty of opportunities for families to enjoy live football between Christmas and the New Year.

Whether it’s a short trip to Bovey Tracey, a Boxing Day derby atmosphere at Buckland, or a professional outing at Torquay United, supporters across Dartmoor have a full festive schedule to choose from.