Five of Birmingham City's first seven league fixtures in the 2026/27 Championship season have been selected for live television coverage by Sky Sports. The selections include the season opener away at Sheffield United and the highly anticipated 'Hollywood Derby' against Wrexham.
Opening Weekend and Early Season Broadcasts
Blues will begin their Championship campaign with a trip to Bramall Lane to face Sheffield United on Saturday, August 15, kicking off at 5:30pm for live broadcast on Sky Sports Football. This match is one of five Championship games screened on Sky Sports during the opening weekend (August 14-17).
The first home match of the season at St Andrew's against Bristol City on Saturday, August 22 has been moved to a 12:30pm kick-off for screening on Sky Sports+.
The 'Hollywood Derby' and West Midlands Derby
Birmingham's trip to Wrexham for the latest edition of the 'Hollywood Derby' has been brought forward to Friday, August 28 (8pm) and will be broadcast on Sky Sports Football. The West Midlands derby against Wolverhampton Wanderers at St Andrew's has been rescheduled to a midday kick-off on Sunday, September 6, marking the first meeting between the two clubs since April 2018.
Blues' game at Pride Park against Derby County on Saturday, September 12 has been brought forward to a 12:30pm kick-off and will be given top billing on Sky Sports Football.
Future TV Selections
The EFL has pledged that by July 31, all TV selections will be confirmed for the period up to the FA Cup Third Round on the weekend of January 9, 2027. Birmingham City fans should expect further broadcast changes as the season progresses.
According to Birmingham City reporter Alex Dicken, these early selections indicate significant interest in the club's matches, particularly the derby fixtures and the clash with Wrexham. The increased TV coverage provides additional revenue for the club but also means altered kick-off times for supporters.
