The Championship playoffs will take place this month, with the first legs on May 12 and the second legs less than a week later on Thursday and Friday night. A total of four teams qualify for the Championship playoffs after Leicester City have been promoted and were joined by Ipswich Town later. Leeds United will participate in the playoffs along with Southampton, West Brom and Norwich City, with the winners of the two-legged ties meeting on May 26 for a spot in the Premier League. Here's what you need to know:
How to watch Norwich vs. Leeds
- Date: Sunday, May 12 | Time: 7:00 a.m. ET
- Location: Carrow Road -- Norwich, England
- TV: None | Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: Norwich +230; Draw +240; Leeds +110
How to watch West Brom vs. Southampton
- Date: Sunday, May 12 | Time: 9:15 a.m. ET
- Location: The Hawthorns -- West Bromwich, England
- TV: None | Live stream: ESPN+
- Odds: West Brom +175; Draw +230; Southampton +145
What to know about the playoffs
The Championship playoffs are a mini-knockout tournament that takes place after the end of the regular season to determine which team takes the final promotion place to the Premier League. While the top two teams after 46 games automatically earn promotion to the top table of English football, the teams that finish third, fourth, fifth, and sixth all have a chance of joining. They contest two two-legged semifinals and the winners of those contest meet in the winner-takes-all final. Third place is paired with sixth place, while fourth is paired with fifth for the semifinals. The 2024 Championship playoff final is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, and it will be played at Wembley Stadium.
