The Championship play-off final between Hull City and Middlesbrough takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Wembley Stadium. After a fortnight of controversy surrounding the 'Spygate' scandal that led to Southampton's expulsion, the two teams will battle for the final Premier League spot.
Kick-off time and location
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:30 PM BST, slightly earlier than usual, as confirmed by the EFL. The venue is Wembley Stadium in London, where both sets of fans will gather to witness the high-stakes encounter.
How to watch on TV and live stream
UK TV: The game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football. Pre-match coverage begins at 2:30 PM.
Live stream: Subscribers can stream via the Sky Go app or website. Non-subscribers can purchase a day or monthly pass through the NOW app or website.
US viewers: The match will be available exclusively on ESPN+ with a valid subscription.
Radio coverage
Live national commentary will be on talkSPORT. Local radio updates are available on BBC Radio Humberside for Hull fans and BBC Radio Tees for Middlesbrough supporters.
Team news
Hull City: Attacker Kyle Joseph is ruled out after ankle surgery. However, Cody Drameh and Amir Hadziahmetovic have recovered from minor injuries and are fit to play.
Middlesbrough: Star midfielder Hayden Hackney has returned to training and is expected to start. Manager Kim Hellberg still has concerns over several unnamed players.
Head-to-head record
Middlesbrough have historically dominated with 35 wins to Hull's 23, plus 20 draws. During the regular season, Boro won 4-1 at the MKM Stadium, while Hull secured a 1-0 victory at the Riverside.
