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EFL matches at 3pm Saturday to be shown live on television

BBC Football • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:43 AM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

EFL matches at 3pm Saturday to be shown live on television
Summary

On August 13, a total of 25 matches from the Championship, League One, and League Two scheduled to start at 15:00 BST will be broadcast live in the UK. Typically, these matches are subject to a '3pm blackout' due to UEFA's Article 48, which restricts domestic broadcasters from showing games during this window. However, since fewer than 11 matches are taking place in the top two divisions this weekend, the blackout will not be enforced. Sky Sports will air all matches live. The traditional blackout will resume when the Premier League returns on August 22-23.

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Key Details
  • •25 matches to be broadcast live in the UK
  • •Blackout not enforced due to low match count
  • •Sky Sports will air all Championship, League One, and League Two games
  • •Traditional blackout resumes with the Premier League's return
  • •FA to review blackout policy before the next rights cycle
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  • 11:43 AMBBC Football — Why are EFL matches at 3pm on Saturday being shown on TV?
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BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the '3pm blackout' is not being enforced this weekend

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