The 2025/26 EFL Championship season kicks off with a packed weekend of exciting fixtures. Fans across the country are gearing up as clubs begin their campaigns with high hopes of promotion, survival, or a playoff push. From Friday night under the lights to a full slate of Saturday matches, there’s plenty of action to look forward to.

Check out the full list of Championship fixtures and kick-off times below:

Championship Fixtures – This Weekend (UK Time)

Friday, 8 August 2025

• Birmingham City vs Ipswich Town – Kick-off: 20:00

Saturday, 9 August 2025 – Early Kick-Offs (12:30)

• Charlton Athletic vs Watford – Kick-off: 12:30
• Coventry City vs Hull City – Kick-off: 12:30
• Southampton vs Wrexham – Kick-off: 12:30

Saturday, 9 August 2025 – Afternoon Kick-Offs (15:00)

• Middlesbrough vs Swansea City – Kick-off: 15:00
• Norwich City vs Millwall – Kick-off: 15:00
• Oxford United vs Portsmouth – Kick-off: 15:00
• Queens Park Rangers vs Preston North End – Kick-off: 15:00
• Stoke City vs Derby County – Kick-off: 15:00
• West Bromwich Albion vs Blackburn Rovers – Kick-off: 15:00

Saturday, 9 August 2025 – Evening Kick-Off

• Sheffield United vs Bristol City – Kick-off: 17:30

Sunday, 10 August 2025 – Afternoon Kick-Off

• Leicester City vs Sheffield Wednesday – Kick-off: 16:30