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EFL Championship Kickoff Times

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The EFL Championship is England's second tier of professional football, one of the most competitive leagues in the world. It features 24 clubs battling for promotion to the Premier League, with the Championship play-off final dubbed 'the richest game in football' due to the prize of top-flight football.

About the EFL Championship

The EFL Championship runs a relentless 46-game marathon, and its scheduling reflects that volume. The bulk of fixtures still kick off at 15:00 on Saturdays, but Sky Sports carves out a Friday 19:45 pick, a Saturday 12:30 game, Sunday slots at 12:00 and 15:00, and the occasional Monday night, with midweek rounds at 19:45 a near-constant feature of a congested calendar.

Because TV selections chase the promotion contenders and biggest fanbases, an in-form side can find itself repeatedly bumped to standalone slots. For fans abroad the times mirror the Premier League's, so a 12:30 Saturday game is breakfast in the eastern US and an evening watch in India, though the sheer number of matches makes the Championship harder to follow live from afar than its glamorous neighbour.

What the division lacks in star names it makes up for in unpredictability and stakes: the play-off final at Wembley is routinely billed as the richest game in football, its winner promoted to the riches of the top flight. Fierce local derbies, historic clubs fallen on harder times and wildly swinging form make it one of the most gruelling and compelling leagues anywhere.

24 clubs, 552 games/season
Home timezone: UK (GMT/BST)
Typical Kickoff Times
  • Saturday·15:00
    Main slot — the majority of Championship games
  • Saturday·12:30
    Sky Sports featured game
  • Sunday·12:00
    Sky Sports Sunday early game
  • Sunday·15:00
    Sky Sports Sunday afternoon
  • Tuesday/Wednesday·19:45
    Midweek fixtures
  • Friday·19:45
    Sky Sports Friday Night Football
  • Monday·20:00
    Monday night game, Sky Sports
EFL Championship Times Around the World

Reference table based on a typical 15:00 UK (GMT/BST) kick-off. Use the kickoff converter for any specific match time.

London

04:00 pm

New York

11:00 am

Los Angeles

08:00 am

Dubai

07:00 pm

Sydney

01:00 am

Mumbai

08:30 pm

* Times shift by ±1 hour during DST transitions. Always verify the specific match date.

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Where to Watch EFL Championship
  • United KingdomSky Sports
  • United StatesESPN+
  • AustraliaOptus Sport

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do Championship games kick off?

Most Championship games kick off at 15:00 UK time on Saturdays. Sky Sports also airs featured games at 12:30 on Saturdays, 12:00 or 15:00 on Sundays, and Friday nights at 19:45.

How many games are in a Championship season?

Each of the 24 clubs plays 46 games (23 home, 23 away), making 552 matches total per season.

What is the Championship play-off final?

The Championship play-off final is held at Wembley in late May. The winner earns promotion to the Premier League — a prize worth an estimated £200m in broadcast revenues.

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