West Ham faces Burnley on Championship's opening weekend
Sky Sports Football • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:07 AM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
West Ham and Burnley will meet in the Championship's opening weekend at Turf Moor on Sunday, August 16. The match follows Wolves' season opener against Blackburn on August 14. Both West Ham and Burnley were relegated from the Premier League last season, renewing their rivalry at this new level. Fans can watch all EFL matches on Sky Sports+.
- •Match scheduled for August 16, kick-off at 4pm.
- •Wolves begin the season against Blackburn on August 14.
- •West Ham completed a league double over Burnley last season.
- •All Championship matches will be available live on Sky Sports+.
- •Cardiff will host Wrexham in an all-Welsh clash on August 17.
"West Ham and Burnley will go head to head on the opening weekend of the new Championship season after Wolves kick off the new campaign at home to Blackburn - live on Sky Sports+.
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