The English Football League (EFL) have confirmed the dates for the 2025/26 Championship, League One and League Two play-offs.
After all three divisions finished their regular seasons on Saturday, the remaining promotion places will be determined over the next few weeks.
The play-off semi-finals will run from Friday, May 8, to Friday, May 15. The three play-off finals are set for the Bank Holiday weekend of May 23, 24 and 25.
Championship
Millwall vs Hull City
The first leg of this semi-final tie will take place on Friday, May 8, with the game kicking off at 8.00 pm at the MKM Stadium.
Hull sneaked into the play-offs, courtesy of a 2-1 comeback against Norwich City on the final day, leapfrogging Wrexham right at the death.
However, Millwall head into this high-stakes showdown as the favourites after narrowly missing out on automatic qualification, finishing a point adrift of runners-up Ipswich Town.
The Tigers must make the most of their home advantage before travelling to The Den for the return fixture against the Lions on Monday, May 11 (8.00 pm).
Southampton vs Middlesbrough
Two years since beating Leeds United in the Wembley Stadium showpiece, Southampton now look to replicate those heroics, with Middlesbrough standing in their way.
The all-important first leg kicks off at 12.30 pm on Saturday, May 9, at the Riverside Stadium, with Boro already notifying supporters about ticket availability ahead of the most significant games in the club’s recent history.
St Mary’s Stadium will host the return leg on Tuesday, May 12 (8.00 pm). The winner will book their place at Wembley.
League One
Stevenage vs Stockport County
Lamex Stadium forms the backdrop as Stevenage and Stockport go head-to-head in the first leg of the first semi-final tie on Saturday, May 9 (8.00 pm).
After finishing third in the regular season, Stockport are more heavily fancied to reach the final than Stevenage, who will visit Edgeley Park for the second leg on Wednesday, May 13.
The winner of this tie will lock horns with either Bolton Wanderers or Bradford City at Wembley on Sunday, May 24.
Bolton Wanderers vs Bradford City
Bolton’s road back to the Championship starts at the Toughsheet Community Stadium, as they meet Bradford in the first leg of the first semi-final on Saturday, May 9.
The semi-finalists will renew hostilities a week later, with the return leg scheduled for Thursday, May 14. Valley Parade sets the stage for this decisive clash, with kick-off set for 8.00 pm.
League Two
Grimsby Town vs Salford City
Having won two of their last three matches against Salford at Blundell Park, Grimsby should feel confident ahead of the first leg on Sunday, May 10.
Salford will have a chance to fight back at their Peninsula Stadium on Friday, May 15, and potentially earn a place at Wembley, with the play-off final scheduled for Monday, May 25.
Chesterfield vs Notts County
Chesterfield and Notts County will trade tackles in the first leg of their semi-final showdown at SMH Group Stadium on Sunday, May 10.
The tie will be decided in the second leg that takes place at Meadow Lane on Friday, May 15.
EFL play-offs full schedule
Championship
Play-off semi-final first legs
- Hull vs Millwall – Friday, May 8, kick-off 8.00 pm
- Middlesbrough vs Southampton – Saturday, May 9, kick-off 12.30 pm
Play-off semi-final second legs
- Millwall vs Hull – Monday, May 11, 8.00 pm
- Southampton vs Middlesbrough – Tuesday, May 12, 8.00 pm
Play-off final
- TBC
League One
Play-off semi-final first legs
- Stevenage vs Stockport – Saturday, May 9, kick-off 3.00 pm
- Bolton vs Bradford – Saturday, May 9, kick-off 8.00 pm
Play-off semi-final second legs
- Stockport vs Stevenage – Wednesday, May 13, kick-off 8.00 pm
- Bradford vs Bolton – Thursday, May 14, kick-off 8.00 pm
Play-off final
- Sunday, May 24, Wembley Stadium
League Two
Play-off semi-final first legs
- Grimsby vs Salford – Sunday, May 10, kick-off 3.00 pm
- Chesterfield vs Notts County – Sunday, May 10, 6.00 pm
Play-off semi-final second legs
- Salford vs Grimsby – Friday, May 15, kick-off 7.15 pm
- Notts County vs Chesterfield – Friday, May 15, kick-off 8.00 pm
Play-off final
- Monday, May 25, Wembley Stadium
