The World Cup 2026 is almost here, but the disruption to ITV's soap schedules has already begun. The tournament runs from June 11 to July 19, with many matches airing on ITV, meaning Coronation Street and Emmerdale will face multiple schedule changes. Here's your essential guide to what's happening this week and beyond.
Are Coronation Street and Emmerdale on tonight?
No, neither soap will air on ITV1 this evening, nor are they available on ITVX or YouTube. This is due to ITV broadcasting the England vs Ukraine Women's World Cup Qualifier.
When are Coronation Street and Emmerdale on this week?
From tomorrow until Monday, June 15, the schedules are as follows:
Coronation Street
- Wednesday: 7:30-8pm
- Thursday: No episode
- Friday: 9-10pm
- Monday, June 15: 9-10pm
Emmerdale
- Wednesday: 7-7:30pm
- Thursday: No episode
- Friday: 8-9pm
- Monday, June 15: 8-9pm
Stay tuned for further updates as the tournament progresses.
What's been happening in Emmerdale?
Last week, Doctor Caitlin Todd continued to pressure Charity Dingle over the £100k she owed. Charity hoped Kim Tate would buy the Woolpack, but Kim backed out. Desperate, Charity attempted to rob Home Farm's safe and stole £30k from the depot, which she gave to Todd, but it wasn't enough. Todd threatened to reveal the secret about baby Leyla's parentage at Sarah Sugden's 21st birthday party if the rest wasn't paid in 24 hours. On Sunday, Todd sexually assaulted Charity. The next day, Charity reported the attack to the police, and DS Reid confirmed Todd would be arrested for sexual assault.
What's been happening in Coronation Street?
Tyrone Dobbs went to the police with more information about the night Theo Silverton was killed. He had previously lied about his whereabouts, but guilt overwhelmed him when Summer Spellman was imprisoned for murder. Tyrone came forward with his secret, hoping to free Summer.
This article was originally published on June 5, 2026.
