EFL play-off finals 2026: How to get Wembley tickets and TV details

The road to Wembley is heating up. Following a dramatic weekend of semi-final action, the lineup for the 2025/26 EFL Play-Off Finals is beginning to take shape, sparking a massive surge in ticket demand across the country.

In the Championship, Hull City secured their spot at the national stadium with a clinical 2-0 victory over Millwall. They will face Southampton, who emerged from a grueling 120-minute battle against Middlesbrough to clinch a 2-1 win after extra time.

The drama continues this week as the remaining divisions move into their second-leg deciders. In League One, Bolton hold a slim advantage over Bradford, while Stockport also hold a 1-0 lead over Stevenage. Meanwhile, League Two sees Salford and Notts County fighting to protect narrow leads against Grimsby and Chesterfield.

The play-off finals will take place over the Bank Holiday weekend on May 23-25, with each club managing their own ticket allocation.

These are usually made available to season ticket holders and club members in the first instance, but fans who don’t meet this criteria – or those looking for a more memorable experience – can still book a seat at Wembley through other official channels. Each final will also be broadcast live on one TV channel for those preferring to watch at home.

Here are the essential details supporters need to watch the EFL play-off finals at Wembley and on TV:

When are the EFL play-off finals?

• Championship Play-off Final – Saturday, May 23

How to get EFL play-off final tickets

Each club will receive a designated number of tickets for its respective EFL play-off final, and demand is typically strong. Tickets are usually provided to season ticket holders and/or club members first before being released on general sale. Consequently, supporters are urged to consult the relevant club websites for the latest ticketing details. However, official match tickets are available to book now with a range of VIP and hospitality packages from Seat Unique.

These are currently on offer for the Championship, League One and League Two finals, delivering 'premium' seating in the stands or private box accommodation. Certain packages additionally include complimentary refreshments and access to exclusive hospitality zones, alongside further perks such as complimentary matchday programmes and host service.

As a result, these Seat Unique packages typically command higher prices than standard match tickets, with current pricing beginning at £499 per person for the League One and League Two finals, rising to £799 for the Championship final. Pricing may vary as matchday approaches, with certain packages either rising or falling in cost subject to availability.

There are also some important considerations to note, as certain packages grant access to neutral zones where supporters of both sides may be present. Meanwhile, Wembley Stadium provides a range of its own hospitality packages with comparable advantages, featuring premium seating and complimentary refreshments.

How to watch EFL play-off finals

For supporters who would rather watch the EFL play-off finals from home, every fixture will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. The network will be showing the Championship, League One and League Two finals on one of its principal channels and through the Sky Sports app.

Access to each game is included with Sky TV packages such as the £44 Ultimate TV and Sky Sports bundle, which also comes with more than 135 channels and free subscriptions to Netflix, HBO Max and Disney+. As this deal runs for 24 months, it will likewise grant access to more than 1,000 EFL and Premier League fixtures throughout the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons.

Existing Sky TV customers are able to add Sky Sports to their current package from £22 per month. It is worth bearing in mind that Sky notes its prices 'may change' during the minimum contract period.