American soccer fans can stream this fixture on CBS Sports Network via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the EFL Championship this season. Paramount Plus has two main subscription plans in the US: Essential for $8 a month and Premium for $13 a month. Both offer coverage of the EFL Championship.

Birmingham City vs Ipswich Town sets the tone for the Championship season. Big night under the lights at St Andrew’s , Birmingham’s first chance to show off their new team to the home fans. Ipswich come off the back of promotion last season.

A new-look Wrexham kicked off their first Championship campaign in 43 years at St. Mary’s. With dreams of one day playing in the Premier League, Phil Parkinson’s men looked to start their 2025–26 season off strong against a recently demoted Southampton side.