UK rights holder Sky Sports has exclusive live coverage of every Championship play-off match, with Main Event airing the primary broadcast and Football carrying dedicated team-centric commentary. Viewers without satellite can subscribe to NOW’s Month Pass at £29.99, offering HD streams and on-demand replays within minutes of full-time. Highlights packages hit ITV4 nightly at 23:00, then land on the ITVX platform from 01:00. Internationally, EFL broadcast partners vary: ESPN+ streams the games in the United States, DAZN handles Germany, Canada, and Italy, while Viaplay covers Scandinavia.
The EFL’s own iFollow service, typically geo-blocked for the UK, unlocks live feeds for territories without a rights agreement at £10 per match or £25 for a tournament pass. Audio-only commentary remains free domestically via BBC Five Live and talkSPORT, with club-run digital radio companions providing partisan narration. Mobile-first fans can follow real-time clips through Sky Sports’ X account, which posts two-minute near-live highlights under the league’s digital carve-out deal. For pubs, Sky’s commercial subscription ensures public-viewing rights; chains like Greene King plan themed nights and free drink vouchers if matches reach penalties.
Some VPN users exploit loopholes to access foreign streams, but the EFL warns of potential legal action and lowered stream quality. Accessibility tools include live sign-language on Sky Sports Mix for the final and closed captions across all digital platforms. Whether on sofa or smartphone, supporters worldwide have myriad options to witness the season’s climactic drama.
