- Season dates: Friday 8 August → 2/3 May 2026
- Best broadcasts: (UK) min CBS on Paramount Plus (USA)
The 2025/26 EFL Championship has once again delivered on its promise and the first 17 weeks of competition have been nothing short of exciting. Frank Lampard’s Coventry City are 10 points clear at the top of the table and should qualify, but as we know another difficult December could be in store. Surprisingly few teams stood out behind them, with Stoke City, Middlesbrough and Millwall taking second, third and fourth places respectively. They have a resurgent Ipswich Town on their backs, having won four of their last six games.
At the bottom of the table, Sheffield United have begun to turn around their poor start to the season after Chris Wilder lifted them out of the relegation zone in midweek. Oxford United, Norwich City and Sheffield Wednesday currently occupy these places, with the Owls on -4 points due to their administrative situation.
Whatever happens, expect excitement and thrills in what is arguably Europe’s most competitive league, where anyone can beat anyone.
Here you can watch EFL Championship 2025/26 live streams online anywhere.
Game of the week
Leicester-Sheffield United — Saturday, November 29, 12:30 GMT
Leicester and Sheffield United have disappointed this season after being relegated from the Premier League to 15th and 21st respectively. But it promises to be a fun game and will be available to stream for free in the US.
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Here’s how to watch live streams of the 2025/26 EFL Championship in the USA
CBS streaming service Paramount Plus is the perfect place to watch the 2025/26 EFL Championship. Games selected for international broadcast will be broadcast on Paramount Plus, CBS or Golazo.
Not registered yet? Main costs starting at $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year. And if you’ve never used the service before, you can get a FREE one-week trial.
The Paramount Plus app is available on apple TV, iphone and iPad, android TV, Android phones and tablets, Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Portal TV, PlayStation 4, samsung TV, Vizio TV, LG TV, Roku, Xbox One and Series
If you’re traveling abroad and have trouble logging into your Paramount Plus account, don’t worry: a VPN takes all the hassle out of it for you. We recommend: more information and good discounts above.
Here’s how to watch FREE live streams of the 2025/26 EFL Championship in the UK
Live streams of the 2025/26 EFL Championship are shared and ITVX UK.
Sky Sports will broadcast more than 1,000 of the 1,891 EFL (Championship, League One and League Two), Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy matches this season, with each of the 72 teams guaranteed 20 live matches.
Sky Sports packages start from £20 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option: Now (formerly Now TV). A sports subscription now starts from €14.99 for a day pass or €34.99 per month if you want to watch every match.
Free streaming this season ITVX Twenty live matches are also broadcast.with 10 Carabao Cup draws and 10 games in all three EFL divisions, including the Championship.
All you need is a TV license to log in and watch. Below you will find the first episode of ITVX matches, all series matches with BST kick-off times unless otherwise stated.
- Sunday, October 5 Ipswich Town v Norwich City, 12pm
- Sunday, November 23 Sheffield Wednesday vs. Sheffield United, 12.00
- Saturday, December 6 12:30 Derby County v Leicester City
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Here’s how to watch live streams of the 2025/26 EFL Championship in Canada
It has the rights to broadcast the 2025/26 EFL Championship in Canada.
DAZN subscriptions start at CA$24.99 per month and you can also watch the Champions League and Europa League, Bundesliga, Nations League, rugby and tennis.
Traveling outside the Great White North during the season? Make sure you don’t miss any action.
How to watch live streams of the 2025/26 EFL Championship in Australia and New Zealand
The 2025/26 EFL Championship will take place exclusively in Australia and New Zealand be in sportsoffers new users a FREE 7-day trial.
You can add beIN Sports to most existing TV packages or sign up as a separate subscription. It costs AU/NZ$14.99 per month, or AU/NZ$149 if you pay for a year in advance after the one-week trial ends.
In addition to the EFL Championship, beIN Sports owns the rights to many football and other sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and various tennis and rugby matches.
Not currently in Australia or New Zealand? Don’t forget you need a VPN to watch all the action from the 2025/26 EFL Championship as if you were at home.
When does the 2025/26 EFL Championship start?
The 2025/26 championship starts on Friday, August 8. The campaign runs over 33 weekend rounds, nine weekday rounds and four holiday rounds.
The last day of the season takes place on Saturday 2 May 2026.
Can I watch EFL Championship 2025/26 on my phone?
Of course, most TV companies offer streaming services that you can access via mobile apps or via your phone’s browser.
You can also keep up to date with all the 2024/25 Premier League highlights on the official social channels on X/Twitter (@SkyBetChamp), Instagram(@efl) and YouTube(@elEFL).
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