The battle for the coveted promotion to the Premier League begins this Thursday as the EFL Championship playoffs kick off. Teams such as Sunderland, Coventry City, Sheffield United, and Bristol City will vie for a chance to play at Wembley Stadium on May 21 for the promotion playoff final. Fans can follow all playoff action via Paramount+.
In an astonishing season, Leeds United clinched the Championship title over Burnley on goal difference, marking the first time two clubs have both gathered 100 points in the same division. This historic achievement comes alongside Birmingham City breaking the record for most points in a season at 111.
As the playoffs loom, Coventry City is showing strong form under the guidance of manager Frank Lampard, who has led the team to eight wins in nine matches since January. The upcoming matches will see Coventry face Sunderland in a tough contest, while Sheffield United, seeking a return to the Premier League, will challenge Bristol City.
Here are the championship playoff matches coming up:
Thursday, May 8
- Bristol City vs. Sheffield United, 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+)
Friday, May 9
- Coventry City vs. Sunderland, 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+)
Monday, May 12
- Sheffield United vs. Bristol City, 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+)
Tuesday, May 13
- Sunderland vs. Coventry City, 3 p.m. ET (Paramount+)
Saturday, May 24
- Championship Playoff Final (Paramount+)
The playoff schedule for League One, featuring Stockport County, Charlton Athletic, and others, can be expected to be intense as they battle for advancement into the Championship. The League Two playoffs will also see matches between teams vying for promotion.
