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EFL 2026/27 Season: Key Dates Revealed!
25 May
Summary
- The EFL 2026/27 season kicks off on August 14, 2026.
- Fixtures for the 2026/27 season will be released on June 25, 2026.
- Over 1,000 EFL games will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

The upcoming 2026/27 Sky Bet EFL season has its key dates confirmed, with the league campaign scheduled to commence on Friday, August 14, 2026. Football enthusiasts can look forward to the full fixture list being unveiled on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 12pm. This season promises extensive coverage, with Sky Sports set to broadcast more than 1,000 matches across the EFL, Carabao Cup, and Vertu Trophy competitions.
Fans can expect to see their favorite EFL clubs live on Sky Sports more than 20 times throughout the 2026/27 season. The Carabao Cup will see its first round played on the weekend of August 7-9, 2026, though dates for subsequent rounds are pending. Additionally, the Vertu Trophy is slated to begin during the week of September 21, 2026. Specific dates for the FA Cup's third round and other matches are still to be announced.