West Ham travel to Turf Moor to face Burnley on Sunday, 16 August, kick‑off 4 pm. The two freshly relegated clubs renew a rivalry that saw the Hammers complete a league double in the Premier League last season. Both sides will be eager to start the Championship campaign with three points, and the match is streamed live on Sky Sports+, offering both clubs a chance to prove they belong in the second tier.

Wolves open the weekend on Friday, 14 August, hosting Blackburn under the lights, while new managers Cesar Peixoto and Tony Mowbray take charge of their first league games. Saturday’s slate features eight fixtures, including Bolton‑Preston, Bristol City‑Millwall and Sheffield United‑Birmingham. Monday offers an all‑Wales clash as Cardiff meet Wrexham at 8 pm, all broadcast live on Sky Sports+.

Sky will air every Championship, League One and League Two match more than 20 times this season, delivering over 1,000 live broadcasts across the EFL, Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy. The extensive coverage guarantees supporters can follow their clubs from the first whistle to the final day without missing a moment, cementing Sky Sports+ as the primary platform for English football.