Key Takeaways
- The regular season for the Championship, League One and League Two will finish on Saturday 2 May 2026
- Play-off semi-finals will take place between Friday 8 May and Friday 15 May
- All three promotion finals will occur at Wembley Stadium across the Bank Holiday weekend of 23-25 May
The English Football League has announced the dates for the 2025/26 promotion play-offs. Fans now know when their clubs could secure a place in higher divisions.
The regular season for the Championship, League One and League Two will finish on Saturday 2 May. All three leagues will end their campaigns on the same day.
After the final matches, the play-off semi-finals will begin. These games will happen between Friday 8 May and Friday 15 May. Teams will play home and away to reach the final.
The three finals will take place at Wembley Stadium. They will happen over the Bank Holiday weekend of 23, 24 and 25 May. Each final will decide which club gains promotion.
Sky Sports will broadcast all 15 play-off matches live. Supporters can watch every game on television.