Football News: Sky Sports Announces Landmark EFL Coverage for 2023/24 Season
In a historic move for football broadcasting, Sky Sports has unveiled its plans for comprehensive coverage of the upcoming EFL season. Beginning on Friday, August 9th, every game from the opening weekend across the Championship, League One, and League Two will be streamed live on the newly-launched Sky Sports+.
The opening weekend fixtures promise to be must-watch events for football fans. Highlights include the Championship clash between Leeds United and Portsmouth, the League One battle between Wrexham and Wycombe Wanderers, and the League Two encounter between Chesterfield and Swindon Town.
“This is a landmark moment for football broadcasting,” said a Sky Sports spokesperson. “By making every opening weekend fixture available on Sky Sports+, we’re giving fans unparalleled access to the EFL like never before.”
Throughout the 2023/24 season, Sky Sports+ will broadcast over 1,000 EFL matches, ensuring that each team features in more than 20 live televised games – all at no extra cost to Sky Sports subscribers.
The opening weekend action kicks off on Friday, August 9th, with four matches:
- Championship:
- Preston North End vs. Sheffield United – 8 PM
- Blackburn Rovers vs. Derby County – 8 PM
- League One:
- Barnsley vs. Mansfield Town – 8 PM
- League Two:
- Chesterfield vs. Swindon Town – 8 PM
Saturday, August 10th, will see a full slate of fixtures across the three EFL divisions, all available live on Sky Sports+.
The new Sky Sports+ service will be integrated into Sky TV, the NOW streaming platform, and the Sky Sports app, ensuring fans have seamless access to the extensive EFL coverage.
For more information on how to watch your EFL team throughout the season, visit the dedicated section on the Sky Sports website.
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