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What channel is Middlesbrough v Cardiff City Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch Middlesbrough v Cardiff City in the Championship, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Middlesbrough defender Luke Ayling, in red football kit, watches play on the pitch in the Championship.

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Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 7:00 am

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Middlesbrough host Cardiff City on Saturday afternoon with Kim Hellberg's side hoping to go top of the Championship.

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Middlesbrough, who are on a redemption mission this season after losing in the play-off final last time out, have made a brilliant start to the campaign and they find themselves second in the league and just two points behind leaders Swansea.

Middlesbrough are hoping to return to the Premier League for the first time since 2017 and if they pick up all three points against Cardiff City, they'll jump to the summit of the league ahead of Swansea hosting West Ham at 3pm on Saturday.

While Middlesbrough, who beat Stoke 3-2 in midweek, are battling for top spot, Cardiff City have spent the start of the season trying to avoid the relegation zone.

Brian Barry-Murphy's side, who were promoted from League One last campaign, hammered Watford 5-1 last time out to secure their second win of the season to see them climb up to 18th in the table.

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

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When is Middlesbrough v Cardiff City?

Middlesbrough v Cardiff City will take place on Saturday 17 October 2026.

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

Middlesbrough v Cardiff City kick-off time

Middlesbrough v Cardiff City will kick off at 12:30pm.

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What TV channel is Middlesbrough v Cardiff City on?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+.

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 Middlesbrough v Cardiff 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 Middlesbrough v Cardiff 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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Middlesbrough v Cardiff City odds

In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event:

bet365 odds: Middlesbrough (8/15) Draw (7/2) Cardiff City (9/2)*

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