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Cardiff City's Championship Return: Welsh Derby Opener!
30 Jun
Summary
- Cardiff City will start their Championship return against rivals Wrexham.
- The first South Wales derby is scheduled for November 28th.
- The team's final home game is against West Brom on April 24th.
Cardiff City will begin their return to the Championship on Monday, August 17th, 2026, hosting Welsh rivals Wrexham at the Cardiff City Stadium. This marks the start of the 2026/27 season for the team, which earned promotion back to the second tier after a year's absence.
Following the season opener, Cardiff City will travel to Derby County on August 22nd before facing Sheffield United at home on August 29th. The first away fixtures in September are against Queens Park Rangers and Portsmouth.
The first South Wales derby of the season will be held on November 28th, with Cardiff playing away against Swansea. The festive period sees home games against Millwall on Boxing Day, followed by away matches at Birmingham City and Southampton.
Cardiff City's final home fixture is scheduled for April 24th, 2027, against West Bromwich Albion. The team will conclude their Championship campaign away at Preston North End on May 1st, 2027.