England Championship

Our comprehensive guide to TV coverage and live streams for the Championship covers everything you need to know. If you’re wondering how to watch the Championship in the UK in 2024-25, we’ve got you covered.

What Channel Has EFL Championship TV Rights in the UK? 

Live EFL Championship matches are broadcast on TV by Sky Sports in the UK. Thanks to an agreement between Sky and the English Football League (EFL), Sky Sports is the prime destination for watching EFL Championship matches in the 2024-25 season.

This is the first season of the huge rights deal signed between the EFL and Sky Sports which will see the broadcasting giant show 20 matches involving all 72 teams in the English Football League, with a particular focus placed on the Championship.

Sky Sports is airing 5 EFL Championship matches from each weekend's listings, as well as covering several full midweek schedules. What's more, free-to-air provider ITV will simulcast 5 matches per game week in 2025 also.

Best TV Packages to Watch the EFL Championship in the UK 

As we already mentioned, Sky Sports holds the exclusive EFL Championship TV rights in the UK. There are many different subscription packages for Sky Sports, with monthly prices varying depending on the quality of the package. 

NOW’s Sports Membership is currently the cheapest way to watch all the Championship matches available on Sky Sports. The no-contract, cancel-anytime deal costs £34.99 a month, meaning you don’t need a Sky subscription to enjoy the action. 

Of course, you can pick up one of the many Sky Sports subscriptions on offer. However, Sky subscriptions require you to sign up for an extended period, leaving you tied down to a contract.

Best Deals, Free Trials and Special Offers to Watch the EFL Championship in the UK

While Sky Sports holds the TV rights for Championship football in the UK, fans can access a range of Sky Sports channels via special offers and trials, without getting a traditional Sky Sports subscription.

We have already highlighted the Sports Membership from NOW, but there are other options on offer. For example, Virgin Media has several packages that include Sky Sports channels. You can purchase the Bigger Bundle, Ultimate Volt Bundle or Biggest TV Bundle and take advantage of fibre broadband Championship live streams. 

Best EFL Championship Live Streaming Options in the UK 

In addition to watching Championship matches on TV, fans in the UK can enjoy live EFL Championship live streams on their favourite mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets and laptops. 

Sky Sports customers can use the Sky Go app to watch live Championship streams, while the Virgin TV Go app enables Virgin Media customers to stay up to date with all the latest Championship action. 

On top of that, a selection of Championship matches will be streamed each week on the free streaming service ITV X during the second half of the 2024-25 season.

How to Watch the EFL Championship Using a VPN  

If a Sky Sports subscription isn’t your preference, the great news is that you can use a VPN to live stream Championship matches.

Numerous reliable VPN providers are available, such as NordVPN and ExpressVPN. Nonetheless, we advise conducting your own research before venturing into the realm of VPNs.

Once you have one, you can sign up for a package with an international broadcaster and sign in to follow their coverage via live streaming using your chosen VPN.

Best Platforms to Watch EFL Championship Highlights in the UK  

While Sky Sports is the only provider offering access to live Championship games during the first half of the 2024-25 season, until ITV join the action half way through the season, it is not the only place where you can watch Championship highlights. There are several options when it comes to watching EFL Championship highlights. 

ITV produces the much-acclaimed English Football League Highlights show, which airs on its TV channels and on its streaming service ITV X. This show, while also covering League One and League Two, provides comprehensive highlights of all the weekend's fixtures from the EFL Championship.

The Sky Sports Football YouTube channel also has highlights of all the key matches and moments, while most Championship clubs provide highlights via their own YouTube channels. 

FAQ: How to Watch the EFL Championship in 2024-25 

Q. Can you watch the Championship for free in the UK? 
A. Fans in the UK will be able to watch 5 Championship matches for free each weekend via free-to-air broadcaster ITV from halfway through the 2024-25 season. However, during the first half of the season, there will be no free-to-air matches available in the UK.

Q. Is the Championship on YouTube? 
A. Live Championship games are not available on YouTube. However, fans can stay up to date with EFL Championship highlights via the EFL highlights show on ITV, the Sky Sports Football YouTube channel, and club-specific channels. 

Q. Where can I stream live Championship matches? 
A. Sky Sports holds the Championship TV rights in the UK. You can stream live EFL Championship matches via Sky Sports TV channels and via ITV X, where free-to-air service ITV will be hosting 5 simulcasted matches per gameweek during the second half of the 2024-25 campaign.

Q. Which app shows the Championship live? 
A. Sky Sports customers can use the Sky Go app to stream live Championship matches. For Virgin Media customers, the Virgin TV Go app is the place to go. ITV X will also live stream 5 matches per weekend during the second half of the season.

Q. Is Championship football free on Amazon Prime UK? 
A. Championship games are not free on Amazon Prime in the UK. In fact, Amazon doesn’t show any Championship action under the current rights deal, free or otherwise.

Q. How can I watch iFollow in the UK? 
A. The EFL iFollow service has unfortunately been terminated, in the light of the huge Sky Sports and EFL deal which will see the broadcasting giant show 20 matches involving all 72 EFL clubs at least during the 2024-25 season.