Track Tickets
Championship play-off final 2026 tickets
Tickets for this match are available in our booking system. The Championship play-off final will take place in late May 2026 at Wembley Stadium, where the winners will earn a place in the Premier League — the richest prize in English football. We have several Championship play-off final tickets available for this exciting final. Browse through our ticket inventory and buy the best seats you can find. You can order your tickets for the Championship play-off final through our secure booking system.
Play-off final history
| Year | Match + Results | Stadium | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Charlton Athletic 1–1 Leeds United | Selhurst Park / Elland Road | 16,680 / 31,395 |
| 1987 (R) | Charlton Athletic 2–1 Leeds United | St Andrew's | 18,000 |
| 1988 | Middlesbrough 2–1 Chelsea | Ayresome Park / Stamford Bridge | 25,531 / 40,550 |
| 1989 | Crystal Palace 4–3 Blackburn Rovers | Ewood Park / Selhurst Park | 16,421 / 30,000 |
| 1990 | Swindon Town 1–0 Sunderland | Wembley Stadium (original) | 72,873 |
| 1991 | Notts County 3–1 Brighton & Hove Albion | Wembley Stadium (original) | 59,940 |
| 1992 | Blackburn Rovers 1–0 Leicester City | Wembley Stadium (original) | 68,147 |
| 1993 | Swindon Town 4–3 Leicester City | Wembley Stadium (original) | 21,320 |
| 1994 | Leicester City 2–1 Derby County | Wembley Stadium (original) | 73,671 |
| 1995 | Bolton Wanderers 4–3 † Reading | Wembley Stadium (original) | 64,107 |
| 1996 | Leicester City 2–1 † Crystal Palace | Wembley Stadium (original) | 73,573 |
| 1997 | Crystal Palace 1–0 Sheffield United | Wembley Stadium (original) | 64,383 |
| 1998 | Charlton Athletic 4–4 ‡ Sunderland | Wembley Stadium (original) | 77,739 |
| 1999 | Watford 2–0 Bolton Wanderers | Wembley Stadium (original) | 77,739 |
| 2000 | Ipswich Town 4–2 Barnsley | Wembley Stadium (original) | 73,427 |
| 2001 | Bolton Wanderers 3–0 Preston North End | Millennium Stadium | 54,328 |
| 2002 | Birmingham City 1–1 ‡ Norwich City | Millennium Stadium | 71,597 |
| 2003 | Wolverhampton Wanderers 3–0 Sheffield United | Millennium Stadium | 69,473 |
| 2004 | Crystal Palace 1–0 West Ham United | Millennium Stadium | 72,523 |
| 2005 | West Ham United 1–0 Preston North End | Millennium Stadium | 70,275 |
| 2006 | Watford 3–0 Leeds United | Millennium Stadium | 64,736 |
| 2007 | Derby County 1–0 West Bromwich Albion | Wembley Stadium | 74,993 |
| 2008 | Hull City 1–0 Bristol City | Wembley Stadium | 86,703 |
| 2009 | Burnley 1–0 Sheffield United | Wembley Stadium | 59,661 |
| 2010 | Blackpool 3–2 Cardiff City | Wembley Stadium | 82,244 |
| 2011 | Swansea City 4–2 Reading | Wembley Stadium | 86,581 |
| 2012 | West Ham United 2–1 Blackpool | Wembley Stadium | 78,523 |
| 2013 | Crystal Palace 1–0 † Watford | Wembley Stadium | 82,025 |
| 2014 | Queens Park Rangers 1–0 Derby County | Wembley Stadium | 87,348 |
| 2015 | Norwich City 2–0 Middlesbrough | Wembley Stadium | 48,236 |
| 2016 | Hull City 1–0 Sheffield Wednesday | Wembley Stadium | 70,189 |
| 2017 | Huddersfield Town 0–0 ‡ Reading | Wembley Stadium | 76,682 |
| 2018 | Fulham 1–0 Aston Villa | Wembley Stadium | 85,243 |
| 2019 | Aston Villa 2–1 Derby County | Wembley Stadium | 85,826 |
| 2020 | Fulham 2–1 † Brentford | Wembley Stadium | 0 |
| 2021 | Brentford 2–0 Swansea City | Wembley Stadium | 11,689 |
| 2022 | Nottingham Forest 1–0 Huddersfield Town | Wembley Stadium | 80,019 |
| 2023 | Luton Town 1–1 ‡ Coventry City | Wembley Stadium | 85,711 |
| 2024 | Southampton 1–0 Leeds United | Wembley Stadium | 70,472 |
| 2025 | Sunderland 2–1 Sheffield United | Wembley Stadium | 82,718 |
The 2026 EFL Championship Play-Off Final is coming to Wembley Stadium — and with Premier League promotion on the line, it promises to be unmissable. With the likes of Middlesbrough, Ipswich Town, Hull City, Wrexham and Southampton all battling for play-off places in the final weeks of the season, the four finalists are still to be determined. One thing is certain: whoever makes it to Wembley will be fighting for a place in the Premier League and a financial windfall worth over £200 million.
Looking for tickets to the Championship play-off final? LiveFootballTickets.com offers 100% guaranteed seats so you can experience this iconic match live from the heart of Wembley.
Match details:
- Event: EFL Championship Play-Off Final
- Date: Late May 2026 (TBC)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
Experience the magic of Wembley on play-off final day
From roaring chants to nail-biting moments, the Championship play-off final is one of the most atmospheric fixtures in English football. Whether you're backing a specific side or a neutral fan craving top-tier action, Wembley is the place to be.
Buy your tickets now
Demand is sky-high for this unforgettable fixture — don't miss your chance to be part of history. Watch the drama unfold live at Wembley and witness the celebrations (or heartbreak) as one team takes their place in the Premier League.
Buy Championship play-off final tickets now on LiveFootballTickets.com and secure your place at English football's most valuable game!
