The highly anticipated 2025/26 season of the EFL Championship is here, bringing some fierce rivalries and drama for all the football fans across the world.
The Championship sits a division below the Premier League and that brings out some of the most iconic and competitive matches between different British clubs for the fans. The league might not have the charm as compared to other big European leagues, but it is one of the most fiercely competitive leagues out there.
The reigning champion, Leeds United, edged out Burnley to win the second-tier title on goal difference after both clubs finished the season with 100 points. After their incredible performances in the tournament, both Leeds and Burnley secured direct promotion to the Premier League, while Sunderland earned a place via playoff qualification.
As the new season gets underway, all eyes will be on Leicester, Ipswich, and Southampton, who will be determined to earn back their spot in the Premier League.
Another talking point from this season's championship showdown is the arrival of Wrexham and Birmingham City. The Red Dragons will be competing in English football's second tier for the first time in 43 years after their third successive automatic promotion while the Blues have earned their promotion after winning the League One title with a record 111 points.
The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details and how to follow the matches.
EFL Championship live streams, TV channels in UK
EFL Championship matches for the 2025/26 season will largely be shown on Sky Sports or Sky Sports+.
The EFL Championship is one of the most high-demand football leagues in the world. Sky Sports or Sky Sports+ will broadcast with over 1,000 games live each and every campaign of EFL each season across the Championship, League One, League Two, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy.
Subscribers to Sky Sports can stream live Championship games at no extra cost via the Sky Go app. Streaming options are also available on NOW TV, fans will have the option to purchase the daily or monthly passes to Sky Sports.
Key EFL Championship 2025/26 fixtures
Friday, August 8
- Birmingham City vs. Ipswich Town (8 p.m. BST)
Saturday, August 9
- Southampton vs. Wrexham (10 p.m. BST)
- Norwich City vs. Millwall (3 p.m. BST)
Saturday, September 13
- Charlton Athletic vs. Millwall (12:30 p.m. BST)
Sunday, September 14
- Southampton vs. Portsmouth (12 p.m. BST)
Friday, October 3
- Wrexham vs. Birmingham City (8 p.m. BST)
Sunday, October 5
- Ipswich Town vs. Norwich City (12 p.m. BST)
Sunday, November 23
- Sheffield Wednesday vs. Sheffield United (1 p.m. BST)
Saturday, January 17
- Wrexham vs. Norwich City (4 p.m. BST)
Saturday, May 2
- Wrexham vs. Middlesbrough (12:30 p.m. BST)