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EFL Championship 2026/27 season kickoff details and viewing options

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 11:00 AM

Last updated Aug 14, 2026

EFL Championship 2026/27 season kickoff details and viewing options
Summary

The EFL Championship for the 2026/27 season will feature 24 teams vying for promotion to the Premier League. A key change allows for eight playoff spots this year, expanding opportunities for clubs. The competition includes notable fixtures such as Southampton vs. Portsmouth on October 11 and Wrexham vs. West Ham on February 13. Viewers in the USA can watch games via CBS and stream through Paramount+ and fubo, which offer a free trial for new subscribers. This season promises excitement as clubs battle to rise from the second tier.

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Key Details
  • •Season features 24 teams battling for promotion to Premier League
  • •Playoffs expanded to top eight teams this season
  • •Southampton vs. Portsmouth kicks off on October 11
  • •Games available on CBS, streamed through Paramount+ and fubo
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  • 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — How to watch EFL Championship: Live streams, TV channels and key fixtures for 2026/27 season schedule
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TV channels and live streams to watch EFL Championship in USA. Here’s the must-see fixtures and key information you need.

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