The EFL has announced the complete schedule for the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship play-offs, including key match-ups and dates. The regular season will conclude on May 2, 2026.
Key dates:
- The play-off semi-finals will occur between May 8 and May 15, 2026.
- The play-off finals are scheduled for May 23, 24, and 25, 2026.
- Hull will face Millwall in the first leg of the semi-finals on May 8.
- Middlesbrough will meet Southampton in their semi-final first leg on May 9.
The play-off final for the Sky Bet Championship will take place on May 23, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. This event is crucial as it determines promotion to higher leagues.
Officials expect a total of 15 games throughout the play-offs. The kick-off times vary across matches:
- Hull vs Millwall at 8 PM
- Middlesbrough vs Southampton at 12:30 PM
- Stevenage vs Stockport at 3 PM
- Bolton vs Bradford at 8 PM
- Grimsby vs Salford at 3 PM
- Chesterfield vs Notts County at 6 PM
The EFL play-offs are a significant aspect of football in England, drawing attention from fans and clubs alike. The excitement builds as teams vie for a coveted spot in the next tier of competition.
