When is the Championship play-off final?

Millwall, Hull City, Southampton and Middlesbrough are all vying for a place at Wembley in the Championship play-off final

The Championship play-off semi-finals come to a conclusion this week, with the four teams in action and looking to book their place in the Wembley final.

First up Millwall and Hull City face off on Monday night, with their first leg ending in a 0-0 draw at the KCOM Stadium last week.

On Tuesday, Southampton and Middlesbrough re-ignite their rivalry which has been given extra spice by allegations the Saints sent a spy to eavesdrop in Boro training in the build-up to their clash.

Their first leg also ended goalless, so there is all to play for at The Den and St Mary’s.

Dates and kick-off times

Monday, May 11

Millwall v Hull City, 8pm

Tuesday, May 12

Southampton v Middlesbrough, 8pm

When is the play-off final?

Fans of the victorious sides will be eagerly anticipating their date at Wembley and a chance of promotion to the Premier League.

The date of the play-off final is Saturday, May 23, 2026.

The kick-off time has yet to be confirmed.

When are the other play-off finals?

League One final – Sunday, May 24 – 1pm kick-off

League Two final – Monday, May 25 – 3pm kick-off

Championship play-offs are changing

The Championship play-off final is widely regarded as the richest game in football – achieving promotion to the Premier League is worth more than £200m in extra revenue.

From next season, the play-offs will expand from four teams to six – meaning a place in the top eight could be enough for Premier League promotion.

“Since their introduction in 1986/87, the Play-Offs have become a highlight of the domestic football calendar, capturing the drama, suspense and jeopardy that make the EFL so special,” said EFL chief executive Trevor Birch.

“Following several months of discussion with clubs and other stakeholders, we are confident this change will further strengthen the Championship as a competition and give more clubs and their supporters a genuine opportunity of achieving promotion.”