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Sky Sports to broadcast over 1,000 EFL games in 2026‑27

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Sky Sports will carry more than 1,000 of the EFL’s 1,891 games across the Championship, League One, League Two, the Carabao Cup and the EFL Trophy this season. Every one of the 72 clubs appears live on a main Sky channel or Sky Sports+ at least twenty times, with each broadcast also streamed on the Sky Sports app. Non‑subscribers can catch the action via NOW’s contracts.

The opening weekend kicks off on Friday 14 August with Wolves hosting Blackburn at 8 pm. Saturday sees eight Championship fixtures, including Bolton v Preston at 12.30 pm and a packed 3 pm slot featuring Bristol City, Charlton, Middlesbrough, Norwich, Portsmouth and Stoke. League One and League Two each feature twelve matches at 12.30 pm or 3 pm, delivering a full slate of live football.

With nearly half the season’s fixtures on free‑to‑air platforms, fans can follow their clubs without a traditional satellite deal. The extensive coverage bolsters the EFL’s visibility and offers sponsors a broader audience, while clubs gain additional revenue streams from broadcast royalties. Sky’s commitment ensures every supporter can watch their team’s key moments this campaign.