EFL on TV: How to watch 2026/27 EFL campaigns on Sky Sports

Jonathan Victoria • 11 Aug 2026 Guides

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A new year of EFL football is here and we’re poised for some great action once again across the second, third and fourth tier of English football.

For the fans of any team within those divisions, Sky has got your back once again, with Sky Sports+ continuing to provide more live action from the EFL than ever before.

Find out how you can watch the EFL on TV this season.

EFL on TV: Sky Sports+

Sky Sports continues their expansive coverage of the EFL through Sky Sports+, delivering over 1000 matches this season once again.

In total, 1059 of the EFL’s 1891 matches are to be shown this season. Every one of the 72 clubs from the Championship, League One and League Two will be featured more than 20 times this year.

The mega broadcast deal - a five-year fixture that was introduced prior to the 2024/25 season - also features all EFL Play-off fixtures, Carabao Cup matches and EFL Trophy contests.

Unfortunately, Article 48 is still in place, which blocks broadcast periods between 2:45pm to 5:15pm, so any games within that time will not be shown.

But outside of that time, you will be able to watch every game from the three leagues live on Sky Sports+.

There is one exception to Article 48 it seems, and that is on opening weekend, as with the beginning of the 2026/27 Championship season coming this weekend, fans of teams whose match falls on the 3pm will be able to watch live on Sky Sports+ live streams.

As well as this, every game on the final day of the season will be shown live, plus all midweek games during the season, games on bank holidays including Boxing Day and New Year’s Day, and League One and Two matches during International breaks.

What is Sky Sports+?

Sky Sports+ is the broadcaster's newest channel plus live streams that comes at no extra cost to Sky Sports subscribers.

Sky Sports+ offers 50% more sport than ever before across the likes of football, tennis, rugby and more.

It launched in August 2024, just in time for the start of the new EFL season, delivering a new dedicated Sky channel (channel number 404 on Sky Glass/Stream or 412 on Sky Q) plus numerous live streams.

In addition to football, Sky Sports+ brings more opportunities to watch the various sports available on Sky. For instance, the deal with the ATP and WTA tennis tours means you will be able to choose between watching either one if they’re on at the same time.

But it’s not just live sports that are included with Sky Sports+. Customers can also get exclusive access to Sky’s range of popular documentaries and two-week early access to new upcoming docs.

EFL on Sky Sports

To gain access to Sky Sports+ and watch all the action from the coming EFL season, as well as action from the Premier League and all other sports available on Sky this season, you’ll need a valid Sky Sports subscription.

Thankfully, there are many options to choose from through Digital TV. Whether you want or need to get a Sky Sports subscription, need broadband as well as TV, are looking to upgrade your viewing experience or are switching over, you are likely to find a Sky Sports deal that suits your needs.