What EFL games are shown on Sky Sports?

Sky Sports covers live matches from the Championship, League One, and League Two, plus the Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy. That includes weekend games, Friday and Monday night fixtures, midweek rounds, every final day match, and the full play-offs. Games will air on Sky Sports TV and Sky Sports+.

Can I watch every EFL game live in the UK?

No, Sky Sports shows over 1,000 EFL matches a season across its main channels and Sky Sports+, but that's still not every fixture. Saturday 3pm kick-offs are usually off-limits because of the traditional blackout, and clubs get some say in which extra games make it onto TV.

Do I need a TV licence to watch EFL football?

Yes, you’ll need a TV licence if you're watching EFL live, on any device. This applies whether you're watching through a satellite box, Sky Go, or any other streaming service, if the game is live. You don't need a TV licence to watch highlights or catch-up clips after the fact, but the moment you're watching a match as it happens, you're covered by the same rule as traditional TV.

How much does it cost to watch EFL games in the UK?

Sky Sports has exclusive rights to live EFL football, so it's the only place to watch. What you pay depends on how you go about it. Existing Sky customers can add Sky Sports from £20 a month, and new customers can bundle it with Sky TV from £35 a month.

Where to Watch EFL Games in the UK

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Sky Sports holds exclusive rights to watch live EFL football, with streaming options available through Sky Go. Sky Sports is the main place to watch live EFL football in the UK, with over 1500 live matches across the Premier League, EFL, WSL and Scottish Premiership.

Where can I watch EFL games in the UK?

In the UK, Sky Sports is the home of EFL football. Sky will be showing more than 1000 games across the EFL, Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy throughout the season.

Every one of the 72 EFL clubs will be featured on Sky more than 20 times, whether you follow West Ham United in the Championship, Leicester City in League One or Rotherham United in League Two.

Watch EFL games live on Sky Sports

Sky Sports shows live EFL matches in the UK, with fixtures on TV nearly every week. This includes:

• Weekend fixtures
• Friday and Monday night games
• Midweek rounds
• Play-offs and final day matches

You can watch on channels:

• Sky Sports TV
• Sky Sports +

To watch live EFL games, you’ll need:

• A Sky Sports subscription with a Sky TV package

How to check where a specific EFL game is being shown

1. Find the full schedule of EFL games below:
a. Championship fixtures
b. League One fixtures
c. League Two fixtures
2. The club’s official website will list broadcast information for its upcoming games.

Can I stream EFL games online?

Yes, Sky subscribers can stream through Sky Go.

Where can I watch EFL highlights?

You can watch highlights from EFL matches in a few ways:

• EFL highlights on the Sky Sports website
• Sky Sports Football or Sky Sports channels on YouTube
• The EFL channel on YouTube

Why are some EFL games not shown live in the UK?

Some EFL games are not shown live in the UK due to the Saturday 3pm blackout. Any match that kicks off between 2:45pm and 5:15pm on Saturday can’t be shown on live TV in the UK. This is due to broadcast rights, as Sky Sports is not permitted to buy or air a live game during that time window.

The rule dates back to the 1960s and exists to protect matchday attendances at lower-league and non-league clubs, most of which also kick off around 3pm on Saturdays.

FAQs

Yes, you’ll need a TV licence if you're watching EFL live, on any device. This applies whether you're watching through a satellite box, Sky Go, or any other streaming service, if the game is live. You don't need a TV licence to watch highlights or catch-up clips after the fact, but the moment you're watching a match as it happens, you're covered by the same rule as traditional TV.