EFL Championship 2026-27
EFL Championship 2026-27 is starting on Friday, 14-Aug-2026 and will end on Saturday, 01-May-2027. There are a total of 552 matches to be played in it, and a total of 24 teams will play in this series. All the matches of this series will be played in 24 stadiums of England. You can watch this series live on ESPN. The last match of this series will be played on Saturday, 01-May-2027. Here you will get the fixture (full schedule) of EFL Championship 2026-27, and you can also find Teams, Squads, Points Table, Venues, Latest News Updates and Videos.
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The 2026-27 EFL Championship is the second tier of English football and ranks among the most competitive domestic football leagues in the world. The new season kicked off in August 2026, with 24 clubs competing to secure promotion to the Premier League and avoid relegation to League One.
One of Europe's most unpredictable leagues gets underway on August 14th. The new EFL Championship season promises plenty of drama and excitement, and it is sure to live up to expectations. With six new teams entering the league each season, the landscape shifts significantly, making it difficult to predict what will happen next. Last time around, under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard, Coventry City comfortably won the Championship title, marking their return to the top flight after 25 years. Ipswich Town also bounced straight back up, having been relegated just a year prior.
The playoffs delivered intense drama when an in-form Southampton side was eliminated before the final due to spying on their opponents. Subsequently, Hull City defeated Middlesbrough in the final to secure promotion to the Premier League after a nine-year absence. This year, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, and West Ham United have joined the second division.
EFL Championship 2026-27 Overview
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Series Name | EFL Championship 2026-27 |
| Official Name | Sky Bet Championship |
| Season | 2026-27 |
| Sport | Football |
| Country | England |
| Organiser | English Football League (EFL) |
| Competition Level | 2nd tier of English football |
| Number of Teams | 24 |
| Total Matches | 552 league matches |
| Season Start | 14 August 2026 |
| Final Regular-Season Date | 1 May 2027 |
| Promotion | 3 teams |
| Relegation | 3 teams |
| Play-Off Teams | 6 teams |
| Play-Off Final Venue | Wembley Stadium |
EFL Championship 2026-27 Teams
- Birmingham City
- Blackburn Rovers
- Bristol City
- Bolton Wanderers
- Burnley
- Cardiff City
- Charlton Athletic
- Derby County
- Lincoln City
- Middlesbrough
- Millwall
- Norwich City
- Portsmouth
- Preston North End
- Queens Park Rangers
- Sheffield United
- Southampton
- Stoke City
- Swansea City
- Watford
- West Bromwich Albion
- West Ham United
- Wrexham
- Wolverhampton Wanderers
FAQs for EFL Championship 2026-27
Q-1: When will EFL Championship 2026-27 begin?Answer: EFL Championship 2026-27 is scheduled to begin on Friday, 14 August 2026.
Q-2: When will EFL Championship 2026-27 end?Answer: The final match of EFL Championship 2026-27 is scheduled for Saturday, 01 May 2027.
Q-3: How many matches are scheduled in EFL Championship 2026-27?Answer: EFL Championship 2026-27 includes 552 matches.
Q-4: How many teams will play in EFL Championship 2026-27?Answer: 24 teams will take part in EFL Championship 2026-27. The complete team list is available on the series teams page.
Q-5: How many venues will host EFL Championship 2026-27 matches?Answer: EFL Championship 2026-27 matches will be played at 24 venue(s). Full venue details are available on the series venues page.
Q-6: Which country will host EFL Championship 2026-27?Answer: England will host EFL Championship 2026-27.
Q-7: Where can I watch live matches of EFL Championship 2026-27?Answer: Live coverage of EFL Championship 2026-27 will be available on ESPN. Broadcast availability may vary by region.
Q-8: Where can I find the complete EFL Championship 2026-27 schedule?Answer: The complete EFL Championship 2026-27 fixture, including match dates, timings and updates, is available on the series fixture page.
