When is the Championship Play-Off Final Scheduled for 2025-26?
The Championship play-off final is here.
Coventry and Ipswich have clinched their places in the Premier League for the next season… but which team will take the final step?
Millwall will take on Hull City in one semi-final, while Middlesbrough will compete against Southampton in the other.
Both first legs ended in a 0-0 draw, ramping up excitement for the thrilling second leg this week.
When is the Championship play-off final 2025-26?
- The most lucrative match in football is scheduled for Saturday, May 23.
- Wembley Stadium will once again host this prestigious event.
- The official kick-off time will be announced after discussions with relevant parties.
What is the financial incentive for winning the Championship play-off final?
Experts estimate that achieving promotion from the Championship to the Premier League through the play-offs could be worth upwards of £200 million to the victorious club.
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Joining the Premier League enables the club to tap into a share of a £6.7 billion television rights deal, averaging £83.75 million annually for teams in the league.
Additionally, there are commercial deals, facility fees, merit-based payments, and parachute payments in case of relegation, all of which significantly bolster the club’s financial profile.