EFL play-off finals 2026: How to buy tickets for Wembley Stadium and TV details

The road to Wembley is officially on. 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. With a place in the Premier League on the line, the 'richest game in football' is set to be one of the most anticipated in years. 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 across the Bank Holiday weekend on May 23-25, with each club handling their own respective 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 key details fans need to watch the EFL play-off finals at Wembley and on TV: Championship Play-off Final – Saturday, May 23 League One Play-off Final – Sunday, May 24 League Two Play-off Final – Monday, May 25 Each club will be allocated a set number of tickets for its respective EFL play-off final, and demand is usually high. Tickets tend to be offered to season ticket holders and/or club members in the first instance before going on general sale. Therefore, fans are advised to check the respective club websites for the most up-to-date ticket information. However, official match tickets are available to book now with a range of VIP and hospitality packages from Seat Unique . These are on sale for the Championship, League One and League Two finals, providing ‘premium’ seats in the stands or a private box. Select packages also include complimentary food and drink options and access to exclusive hospitality areas, plus extra benefits such as free matchday programmes and host service. As such, these Seat Unique packages tend to cost more than standard match tickets, with prices currently starting at £499 per person for the League One and League Two finals, and £799 for the Championship final. Prices can fluctuate closer to the match, with select packages increasing or decreasing in price depending on availability. There are also some caveats to be aware of, as select packages provide access to neutral areas where fans of the opposing teams may be in attendance. Alternatively, Wembley Stadium offers a selection of its own hospitality packages with similar benefits, including premium seats and complimentary food and drink. For fans preferring to watch the EFL play-off finals at home, each fixture will be shown live on Sky Sports . The broadcaster will be airing the Championship, League One and League Two finals on one of its main channels and via 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 also provide access to more than 1,000 EFL and Premier League games in the 2026/27 and 2027/28 seasons. Existing Sky TV customers can add Sky Sports to their package from £22 per month. It’s worth noting that Sky states its prices ‘may change’ during the minimum contract period.