Supporters of clubs in the lower leagues in England won’t want to miss a minute of the action when the season resumes with more than 1,000 EFL matches set to be shown live, there will be plenty of opportunities to follow the Championship throughout the 2026 campaign.
Sky Sports remains the primary broadcaster for EFL football, with extensive coverage across the Championship, League One and League Two. You can keep track of every televised fixture in the Championship TV schedule, which is regularly updated with the latest selections.
How to watch Championship Games This Season
Sky Sports can be added to a standard TV package, giving viewers access to all nine sports channels, including dedicated EFL coverage. The introduction of Sky Sports+ also means that more than 1,000 EFL matches will be available to watch across the season, significantly increasing the number of live games on offer.
For fans who prefer a more flexible option, NOW provides contract-free access to Sky Sports. With day and monthly memberships available, it’s a convenient way to watch Championship fixtures without committing to a long-term subscription.
Matches can be streamed across a wide range of devices, including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets and games consoles, making it easy to keep up with the action wherever you are.
In addition to Sky’s coverage, a small number of EFL matches will also be shown on free-to-air television, with ITV set to broadcast a selection of games across the 2025/26 season.
For a wider look at what’s being shown across all competitions, you can also browse the football on TV guide, where listings are updated daily.
| Date | Time (UK) | Match | Broadcaster |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 4 Apr | 20:00 | Leeds United vs Sunderland | Sky Sports |
| Sat 5 Apr | 12:30 | Leicester City vs Norwich City | Sky Sports |
| Tue 8 Apr | 19:45 | Middlesbrough vs Ipswich Town | Sky Sports |
| Wed 9 Apr | 20:00 | Southampton vs West Brom | Sky Sports |
| Fri 11 Apr | 20:00 | Birmingham City vs Coventry City | Sky Sports |
| Sat 12 Apr | 12:30 | Hull City vs Blackburn Rovers | Sky Sports |
| Tue 15 Apr | 19:45 | Norwich City vs Leeds United | Sky Sports |
| Wed 16 Apr | 20:00 | West Brom vs Leicester City | Sky Sports |
| Fri 18 Apr | 15:00 | Sunderland vs Middlesbrough | Sky Sports |
| Mon 21 Apr | 15:00 | Ipswich Town vs Southampton | Sky Sports |
| Fri 25 Apr | 20:00 | Coventry City vs Hull City | Sky Sports |
| Sat 26 Apr | 12:30 | Blackburn Rovers vs Leicester City | Sky Sports |
| Sat 3 May | 12:30 | Championship Final Day (TBC) | Sky Sports |
What Championship games are on TV today?
Championship games on TV today are shown live on Sky Sports, with fixtures selected from across the EFL schedule.
How many Championship matches are shown on TV?
Over 1,000 EFL matches, including Championship games, are available to watch live on Sky Sports during the 2025/26 season.
Are Championship play offs on TV?
Yes, all Championship play-off matches, including the final at Wembley, are broadcast live on Sky Sports.
