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How to watch the EFL play-off finals on TV including Hull vs Middlesbrough after Spygate

The 2025/26 EFL season will culminate with the EFL Championship play-off final, League One play-off final and League Two play-off final all taking place at Wembley Stadium across the Bank Holiday weekend.

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The 2025/26 EFL season reaches its climax this weekend as six clubs battle it out for promotion. Over the Bank Holiday weekend, the remaining sides from the Championship, League One and League Two will go head-to-head at Wembley Stadium in their respective EFL play-off finals.

In the Championship, Hull and Southampton secured second-leg victories to clinch their spots in the final, however the Spygate scandal has resulted in Saints being thrown out of the play-offs. As a result, Middlesbrough will now take on Hull at Wembley for a coveted Premier League place.

League One sides Bolton and Stockport kept clean sheets across both semi-final legs as they progressed to the final round, while League Twos Salford and Notts County scraped through with narrow victories. Last-minute tickets are still available for each play-off final, but for those preferring to watch at home, all three games will be broadcast live on one TV channel.

Here's everything you need to know about watching every 2025/26 EFL play-off final.

When are the EFL play-off finals?

Championship: Hull vs Middlesbrough Saturday, May 23, 3.30pm KO

League One: Bolton vs Stockport Sunday, May 24, 1pm KO

League Two: Salford vs Notts County Monday, May 25, 3pm KO

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How to watch the EFL play-off finals

All three EFL play-off finals across the Championship, League One and League Two will be shown live on Sky Sports. The broadcaster has confirmed it will air the Championship and League One final on both Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, while the League Two final will be exclusively on Sky Sports Football.

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How to buy last-minute EFL play-off final tickets

While each club managed their own ticket allocation for the EFL play-off finals, supporters can still purchase official match tickets through an alternative official channel.Tickets for the Championship, League One and League Two finals are still available by booking a VIP and hospitality package through Seat Unique.

While they can vary from day to day, prices generally exceed those of standard match tickets, though they come with additional perks including 'premium' seating and complimentary food and beverage options with certain packages. Tickets for the Championship play-off final currently start at 199 per person, with the League One play-off final starting at 125 per person.

EFL Play-off Final VIP and Hospitality Tickets

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Seat Unique offers a range of VIP and hospitality packages for the Championship, League One and League Two play-off finals. These include 'premium' seats at Wembley Stadium and a range of complimentary food and drink options.

League Two play-off final tickets are the most affordable option, starting at 75 per person. Supporters can select individual tickets or opt for a private box, with certain packages also granting access to exclusive hospitality zones, complimentary matchday programmes and host service.

That said, supporters should be aware that some packages grant entry to neutral sections at Wembley, meaning opposition fans could be present in these areas. Additionally, Wembley Stadium provides a selection of its own hospitality packages with comparable benefits, although many of these have already been snapped up.

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