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What channel is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City League One play-off semi-final match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City in League One, including TV channel, radio coverage details and kick-off time.

Bolton Wanderers forward Johnny Kenny, in white and blue football kit, jumps and punches the air in celebration on the pitch at Toughsheet Stadium.

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Published: Friday, 8 May 2026 at 8:00 am

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Bolton Wanderers and Bradford City face off on Saturday evening in their League One play-off semi-final first leg as both sides eye a spot in the Championship next season.

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Bradford finished fourth in the regular season, behind Stockport County on goal difference, with Bolton ending up in fifth and two points behind Graham Alexander's men.

The Bantams are eyeing back-to-back promotions after getting out of League Two last season and Alexander will secure his fourth promotion as a manager if they reach the Championship.

Their northern rivals Bolton last played in the Championship in the 2018/19 season but have since dropped down to League Two.

Bolton have now reached the play-offs in three of the last four seasons and they're looking for redemption after losing the 2024 play-off final against Oxford United at Wembley.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City on TV and online.

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When is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City?

Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City will take place on Saturday 9 May 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City kick-off time

Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City will kick off at 8pm.

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What TV channel is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City on?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports Football.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages.

How to live stream Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City online

Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

Is Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City on radio?

Unfortunately this match will not be aired on national radio. Check your local BBC radio station for more information.

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Bolton Wanderers v Bradford City odds

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bet365 odds: Bolton Wanderers (4/5) Draw (5/2) Bradford City (3/1)*

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