EFL Championship 2026/27:

The 2026/27 EFL Championship season is officially underway, with another fiercely competitive campaign set to unfold across England's second tier.

This season marks the 35th edition of the league in its current format and the 11th under the EFL Championship name. It also introduces a significant change, with the end-of-season play-offs expanding from four teams to six, giving more clubs the opportunity to compete for promotion to the Premier League.

Six new clubs join the division for the 2026/27 campaign. Lincoln City, Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers arrive after earning promotion from League One, while West Ham United, Burnley and Wolverhampton Wanderers return following relegation from the Premier League.

The regular season will once again feature 46 matches for each club, with the opening round taking place between 14 and 17 August. As always, the Championship promises drama from start to finish, with promotion, play-off places and the battle to avoid relegation all on the line.

Use this forum to discuss everything related to the 2026/27 Championship season. From transfer news and managerial changes to match analysis, promotion favourites, relegation battles and weekly predictions, this is the place to share your views with fellow football supporters throughout the campaign.