Football fans are eagerly anticipating the 2024/25 EFL Championship season, which promises to be packed with excitement and intense competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the start of the new campaign.
Start Date for the 2024/25 EFL Championship Season
The 2024/25 EFL Championship season is set to kick off on the weekend of August 10/11, 2024.
This marks the beginning of another thrilling football journey as teams vie for promotion to the Premier League.
The exact fixtures for the opening weekend are yet to be confirmed, but fans can already mark their calendars for what promises to be an exhilarating start.
When Does the 2024/25 Season End?
The regular season for the EFL Championship will conclude on May 3, 2025.
Over the course of the season, there will be 46 rounds of league matches spread across 33 weekends, nine midweeks, and four Bank Holidays.
Key Dates for EFL Fans
Fixture Release Date: The fixtures for the 2024/25 season will be released at 9 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Summer Transfer Window: The summer transfer window opens on June 14, 2024, and closes on August 30, 2024, at 11 pm UK time.
Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy: The Carabao Cup begins in mid-August, while the EFL Trophy group stage kicks off in early September.
New Teams for the 2024/25 Season
The new season will see some fresh faces in each EFL division.
Notably, Sheffield United and Burnley will join the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League and Portsmouth and Derby have been promoted to the Championship from League One
FAQ
When does the 2024/25 EFL Championship season start? The 2024/25 EFL Championship season is scheduled to start on the weekend of August 10/11, 2024.
When do League One and League Two seasons start? Both League One and League Two seasons will also begin on the weekend of August 10/11, 2024.
When does the 2024/25 season end? The regular season for the EFL Championship will end on May 3, 2025.
When will the fixtures for the 2024/25 season be released? The fixtures for the Championship will be released at 9 am on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
When is the summer transfer window open? The summer transfer window opens on June 14, 2024, and closes on August 30, 2024, at 11 pm UK time.
Which teams are new to the Championship for the 2024/25 season? Sheffield United and Burnley are joining the Championship after being relegated from the Premier League. Portsmouth and Derby have been promoted from League One.
