The excitement is building as football fans eagerly await the start of the 2024/25 EFL League Two season.
Here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming campaign.
Start Date for the 2024/25 EFL League Two Season
The EFL has confirmed that the 2024/25 League Two season will kick off over the weekend of August 10/11, 2024.
This aligns with the start dates for both the Championship and League One, ensuring a unified beginning across all three tiers of the English Football League.
Fixture Release Date
Fans should mark their calendars for Wednesday, June 26, 2024. This is when the fixtures for the new season will be released.
By 9 am on this date, supporters of all League Two teams will know their club's schedule for the entire season, including key matchups and potential promotion deciders.
Key Dates for the 2024/25 Season
Season Start: Weekend of August 10/11, 2024
Fixture Release: June 26, 2024, at 9 am
Regular Season End: May 3, 2025
Play-Offs: May Bank Holiday weekend (May 24-26, 2025)
The regular season will comprise 46 rounds of matches spread across 36 weekends, six midweeks, and four Bank Holidays.
Newly Promoted and Relegated Teams
The 2024/25 League Two season will feature new faces and familiar rivals.
Teams promoted from the National League include Chesterfield and Bromley, while Cheltenham, Fleetwood, Port Vale, and Carlisle have been relegated from League One.
Watching the 2024/25 EFL League Two Season
Sky Sports will continue to be the go-to broadcaster for EFL fans, offering extensive coverage of League Two matches.
Every team in League Two will be featured live on Sky Sports at least 20 times throughout the season.
Additionally, the new Sky Sports+ service will launch in August, providing even more opportunities for fans to watch live games.
How to Watch
Sky Sports Subscribers: Matches will be available across Sky Sports channels and the new Sky Sports+ at no extra cost.
Non-Sky Subscribers: Fans can purchase NOW Sports Day or Month Memberships for contract-free access to all live Sky Sports channels and streams.
FAQ
When does the 24/25 EFL League Two season start? The 2024/25 EFL League Two season will begin over the weekend of August 10/11, 2024.
When will the fixtures for the 24/25 EFL League Two season be released? The fixtures for the 2024/25 EFL League Two season will be released on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at 9 am.
When does the 24/25 EFL League Two season end? The regular season will end on May 3, 2025. The playoffs will take place over the May Bank Holiday weekend from May 24-26, 2025.
Which teams have been promoted to League Two for the 24/25 season? Chesterfield and Bromley have been promoted from the National League to League Two for the 2024/25 season.
Which teams have been relegated to League Two for the 24/25 season? Cheltenham, Fleetwood, Port Vale, and Carlisle have been relegated from League One to League Two for the 2024/25 season.
How can I watch League Two matches during the 24/25 season? Sky Sports will broadcast live League Two matches. Each team will be featured live at least 20 times during the season. Matches will be available on existing Sky Sports channels and the new Sky Sports+ service.
What is Sky Sports+? Sky Sports+ is a new streaming service launching in August 2024. It will provide Sky Sports customers with access to over 50% more live sports events, including EFL matches, at no extra cost.
Do I need to pay extra for Sky Sports+ if I already have a Sky Sports subscription? No, Sky Sports+ will be included at no extra cost for customers with a full Sky Sports subscription. It will be integrated into the existing Sky experience across Sky Glass, Sky Stream, Sky Q, and NOW.
How can I watch League Two matches if I am not a Sky subscriber? Non-Sky subscribers can purchase NOW Sports Day or Month Memberships for contract-free access to all live Sky Sports channels and streams.
When does the summer transfer window open and close for the 24/25 season? The 2024 summer transfer window opens on Friday, June 14, 2024, and closes on August 30, 2024, at 11 pm UK time.
