Hull City and Middlesbrough will contest the Championship play-off final on Saturday 23 May 2026 at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for an as-yet-unconfirmed time. The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage also available via the Sky Go app for subscribers.
The fixture was set after the EFL expelled Southampton from the play-offs for spying on opponents, a decision upheld on appeal. Middlesbrough, who had lost 2-1 to Southampton in the semi-final, now take their place in the final. Hull City secured their spot by beating Millwall 2-0 on aggregate in the other semi-final.
For viewers without a Sky subscription, the match can be streamed via NOW with a day pass (£14.99) or monthly membership (£34.99). Radio coverage will be provided by talkSPORT on DAB, MW 1089 kHz, and online via their website or app.
Both teams are aiming for promotion to the Premier League. Middlesbrough last featured in the top flight in the 2016/17 season, while Hull City have not been in the Premier League since 2017. The winner will join Coventry City and Ipswich Town in the top division next season.
