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When is the Championship play-off final 2026? Kick-off time news and date
Everything we know about the Championship play-off final 2026, including date, time news and venue.
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- Ned Holmes
Published: Thursday, 21 May 2026 at 12:40 pm
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A chaotic end to the 2025/26 Championship season gets its conclusion at Wembley on Saturday when Hull City and Middlesbrough face off for a spot in the Premier League.
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Usually, the pursuit of promotion produces drama enough but this year, things have gone into overdrive. Southampton have been expelled from the play-offs after admitting to spying on opponents and Boro are heading to the capital in their place.
It's been a rollercoaster ride for everyone involved but Hull and Middlesbrough must now refocus ahead of the richest game in football.
The Tigers booked their spot at Wembley after finishing sixth and knocking third-place Millwall out in the semi-finals, while the Teessiders have been given another shot at reaching the Premier League.
The pair came down together nearly a decade ago but only one of them will be playing in the top flight again next term.
Radio Times brings you the details about the Championship play-off final 2025/26, including date and kick-off time news.
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When is the Championship play-off final 2026?
The Championship play-off final 2026 will be played on Saturday 23 May 2026. The kick-off time has been confirmed as 3:30pm by the EFL.
Despite reports and speculation that it would be delayed, the second tier's showpiece fixture is set to go ahead as planned on Saturday.
Where is the Championship play-off final in 2026?
Wembley will once again host this year's Championship play-off final.
The 90,000-seater national stadium is the traditional home of the EFL play-off finals, with the League One and League Two equivalents to take place in the two days to follow.
Watch the Championship play-off final 2026 on TV and live stream
The Championship play-off final 2026 will be live on Sky Sports Football.
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Ned Holmes
Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.
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