Wolves v Blackburn - Championship opening weekend

The 2026/27 Sky Bet Championship season begins on Friday, with games taking place across the weekend up until Monday.

Wolves v Blackburn opens the season on Friday night.

All games are live on Sky Sports.

Sky Bet Championship opening weekend games - kick off 3pm Saturday unless stated

Bolton Wanderers v Preston North End (12.30pm, Saturday)

Bristol City v Millwall

Burnley v West Ham United (4pm, Sunday)

Cardiff City v Wrexham (8pm, Monday)

Charlton Athletic v Derby County

Middlesbrough v Lincoln City

Norwich City v West Bromwich Albion

Portsmouth v QPR

Sheffield United v Birmingham City (5.30pm, Saturday)

Stoke City v Swansea City

Watford v Southampton (1.30pm, Sunday)

Wolves 2-2 Blackburn Rovers

Of the home teams this weekend, only Middlesbrough's stadium has greater capacity than Cardiff City Stadium. An opportunity for CC fans to make a statement. CCS ranks 4th in stadium capacity in the Championship.

The season is officially underway.

Won't be surprised if Wolves win comfortably tonight. Blackburn are a team I see struggling, can see them going down.

Blackburn robbed, they were the better team. Ridiculous late penalty decision for Wolves, Blackburn player was outside the area. Impressed by them.

Shocking last minute penalty decision, that was outside the box. Blackburn got stitched up

Shocking last minute penalty decision, that was outside the box. Blackburn got stitched up

Body just outside but I would say hand inside or online? But the ref even though close to it couldn't possibly be 100% sure it was inside ...... he gave benefit to attacking side as they said if didn't give it no one would be complaining