The 2026/27 Sky Bet EFL season kicks off on Friday August 14, with the Carabao Cup preceding it on August 7. Fans can mark their calendars for fixture release on Thursday June 25 at 12pm, when the full schedule becomes available. While the final day remains unconfirmed, the league structure takes shape ahead of the new campaign.

Sky Sports will broadcast over 1,000 of the EFL's 1,891 games, ensuring every club appears live more than 20 times. The summer transfer window opens June 15 and closes September 1, while the winter window runs from January 1 to February 1, 2027. These dates provide teams clear timelines for roster changes.

Cup competitions begin with the Carabao Cup (August 7-9) and Vertu Trophy (week commencing September 21), though FA Cup dates remain pending. The broadcast schedule and television picks will be announced in due course, giving fans complete visibility into the season's viewing options across Sky Sports platforms.