The Championship playoffs for the 2025-26 season are set to captivate fans as teams battle for a coveted spot in the Premier League. The semifinals will be played over two legs on May 10-11 and May 14-15, with the final scheduled for May 26 at Wembley Stadium.
This season, the race for automatic promotion saw Burnley and Ipswich Town finish first and second, securing their places in the top flight. Joining them in the playoffs are Millwall, Sheffield United, Preston North End, and Blackburn Rovers, who finished from third to sixth, respectively.
The playoff semifinals will see Sheffield United face Blackburn Rovers, while Millwall take on Preston North End. Both ties promise intense competition as the clubs aim to clinch the final promotion spot.
Wembley will host the much-anticipated playoff final on May 26, where the winners will earn the reward of promotion alongside Burnley and Ipswich Town. The stakes could hardly be higher, with a Premier League return on the line.
These dates were confirmed by the English Football League, providing clubs and fans with clarity as they prepare for this critical end-of-season stretch.
With such tight margins and high stakes, the Championship playoffs remain one of English football’s most thrilling conclusions to the season.
