Championship Play-Off Final Date and Kick-Off Time: Teams Battle for Last Premier League Spot's Remaining Berth
Cracking the Championship Play-offs: Who's Facing Off?
Football enthusiasts, brace yourselves! The 2024/25 Championship Play-off Final is shaping up to be a riveting spectacle, with four teams vying for a coveted spot.
The season has drawn to a close, and the contenders have been revealed.
Sheffield United, initially tipped for a top-tier berth, missed out on automatic promotion as Leeds United and Burnley clinched the top two spots. The Blades were joined by the tenacious Sunderland, who finished fourth. Meanwhile, the resilient Coventry City and Bristol City secured the last two play-off spots following a thrilling end to the season. Coventry nudged their way into the play-offs with a 2-0 victory over Middlesbrough, while Bristol City claimed the sixth and final spot thanks to a nail-biting 2-2 draw against Millwall.
When's the Championship Play-off Final?
Mark your calendars for Saturday, May 24, when the hotly anticipated Championship Play-off Final will take place at the renowned Wembley Stadium.
As for the exact kick-off time, the details are yet to be confirmed. Last year's final was set for a 3pm kick-off, while the 2023 game kicked off at an unconventional 4:45pm.
Tune In!
talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will broadcast the final live, guaranteeing you an exhilarating auditory experience. You can join the action via the talkSPORT app, DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker, and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
The final will also be aired live on Sky Sports.
The Semifinals Battle
In the semi-finals, Sheffield United is set to face Bristol City, while Coventry City will go head-to-head with the determined Sunderland.
As the battle rages on, the Blades and the Black Cats have established commanding leads in their respective semi-final encounters, with Sheffield United thrashing Bristol City 3-0 on the road and Sunderland edging out Frank Lampard's men 2-1 on their turf.
The semi-final second legs are scheduled for the following week, with Sheffield United and Sunderland hosting their opponents. As it currently stands, Sheffield United vs. Sunderland looks set to be the final showdown.
EFL Play-off Schedule
- Championship
- Semi-finals - First legs: 8/9 May, Second legs: 12/13 May
- Final - Saturday, May 24
- League One
- Semi-finals - First legs: 10 May, Second legs: 14/15 May
- Final - Sunday, May 25
- League Two
- Semi-finals - First legs: 11 May, Second legs: 16/17 May
- Final - Monday, May 26
- Despite missing out on automatic promotion, Sheffield United is still in the mix, having qualified for the Championship Play-off Semi-finals.
- The Premier League isn't the only league offering exciting football in Europe; the Championship Play-off Semi-finals also feature Sunderland from the English Football League (EFL).
- In addition to the Championship Play-off Final, European football enthusiasts can also catch the Premier League, such as the highly anticipated Premier League matches.
