Emmerdale hit by schedule shake-up tonight amid major sporting tournament

There’s drama in the Dales and sure to be drama on the pitch, too.

Chas and Aaron clink glasses of mulled wine beside a stall which Charity is attending to, as Robert stands alone sipping from a cup in Emmerdale

 

ITV

Published: Tuesday, 23 December 2025 at 11:00 am

There’s a small shake-up to ITV’s schedule tonight (Tuesday 23rd December) due to the continuation of the Carabao Cup competition on the channel.

Emmerdale is the main show affected by the cup, and will now air at 7pm instead of the usual 7:30pm.

Instead of Emmerdale’s usual slot, football fans can see Arsenal take on Crystal Palace in the quarter finals of the Carabao Cup.

Coverage will take place from 7:30pm, ending at 10:25pm. The winner will progress to the semi-final where they’ll face Chelsea.

Over at the Dales, the drama is hotting up ahead of what’s sure to be an explosive Christmas.

Robert (Ryan Hawley) and Aaron (Danny Miller) were hoping for a peaceful Christmas after a dramatic year for the pair, but an intimidation campaign ruins their plans considerably.

While they thought Robert’s prison lover Ross was the problem, it turns out he isn’t behind some of the strange goings-on – but who is?

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