EFL play-offs 2026: Schedule, fixtures and Wembley finals for Championship, League One and League Two

Championship, League One and League Two final days to all take place on Saturday May 2; semi-finals will take place between Friday May 8 and Friday May 15; finals at Wembley across Bank Holiday weekend of May 23, 24 and 25

Tuesday 24 March 2026 16:14, UK

The EFL have confirmed the dates for the 2025/26 Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two play-offs.

All three divisions' regular seasons will conclude on Saturday May 2, with play-off semi-finals to take place between Friday May 8 and Friday May 15.

The three play-off finals will take place across the Bank Holiday weekend of May 23, 24 and 25.

Each and every one of the 15 play-off games will be available to watch live on Sky Sports.

Sky Bet Championship

Final day

Saturday May 2, kick-off 12.30pm

Play-off semi-final first legs

6th vs 3rd - Friday May 8, kick-off 8pm
5th vs 4th - Saturday May 9, kick-off 12.30pm

Play-off semi-final second legs

3rd vs 6th - Monday May 11, 8pm
4th vs 5th - Tuesday May 12, 8pm

Play-off final

Saturday May 23, Wembley Stadium

Sky Bet League One

Final day

Saturday May 2, kick-off 3pm

Play-off semi-final first legs

6th vs 3rd - Saturday May 9, kick-off 3pm
5th vs 4th - Saturday May 9, kick-off 8pm

Play-off semi-final second legs

3rd vs 6th - Wednesday May 13, kick-off 8pm
4th vs 5th - Thursday May 14, kick-off 8pm

Play-off final

Sunday May 24, Wembley Stadium

Sky Bet League Two

Final day

Saturday May 2, kick-off 3pm

Play-off semi-final first legs

7th vs 4th - Sunday May 10, kick-off 3pm
6th vs 5th - Sunday May 10, 6pm

Play-off semi-final second legs

4th vs 7th - Friday May 15, kick-off 7.15pm
5th vs 6th - Friday May 15, kick-off 8pm

Play-off final

Monday May 25, Wembley Stadium