The 2026‑27 Sky Bet League Two season launches on August 15 with newly‑promoted Rochdale travelling to Newport County. The 12.30pm clash at Rodney Parade will be shown live on Sky Sports, and every opening‑weekend fixture receives live coverage across the network. Fans can tune in via satellite or the Sky Sports app.

Also kicking off at 12.30pm, Oldham Athletic host relegated Port Vale, while National League champions York City welcome Bristol Rovers after a dramatic promotion. Meanwhile, Salford City travel to Barnet for a 3pm encounter, and Exeter City begin their campaign away at Grimsby Town. Both matches carry early points importance.

A full slate of ten 3pm games follows, featuring Accrington Stanley v Colchester United, Cheltenham Town v Rotherham United, Chesterfield v Fleetwood Town, Crawley Town v Crewe Alexandra, Gillingham v Walsall, Northampton Town v Swindon Town, Tranmere Rovers v Shrewsbury Town, plus York City v Bristol Rovers.

Sky Sports will broadcast over 1,000 EFL matches this season, guaranteeing each League Two side appears live more than 20 times. Viewers without a satellite subscription can stream via the Sky Sports app or NOW TV’s contract‑free offer. The schedule for subsequent weeks will be released in stages through July and November.