EFL announce fixture release date for 2026-27 season plus cup draw and TV schedule information
The EFL have confirmed some key dates for the 2026/27 season, including fixture release day.
The Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two 2026/27 fixtures will be confirmed on Thursday, June, 25, at noon.
Round one of the Carabao Cup will kick-off the new campaign between August 7/9, before the Championship, League One and League Two begin the following weekend August 14/16.
The Vertu Trophy group matches kick off in the week commencing September 21.
All fixtures will be published on EFL channels, with full club-by-club fixtures available on EFL.com and individual club platforms. The Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy draws are to take place on fixture release day with full details to be confirmed.
The opening weekend of EFL fixtures across the Championship, League One and League Two will be live on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+.
By July 2, selections will be announced in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played before the end of September.
By July 31, selections will be confirmed in respect of all live broadcast matches to be played up to, and including, the weekend of January 8/11.
By November 6, swill be announced in respect of all matches to be played up to, and including, the midweek of March March 2/3.