It is just two weeks until the fixtures are released for the 2025/26 campaign.
The EFL have confirmed the key dates for next season’s editions of Sky Bet League Two, Carabao Cup and Vertu Trophy.
The fixture release for the Championship, League One and League Two will happen at 12pm on Thursday, June 26.
This year’s fixture release day will also include draws for the group stage of the Vertu Trophy as well as round one of the Carabao Cup.
Draws for the EFL Trophy and Cup will be made live on Sky Sports News at 2:30pm and 4:30pm respectively.
The key dates for League Two, the Carabao Cup and the Vertu Trophy can be found below:
Sky Bet League Two
Fixture Release Date: Thursday, June 26, 2025 (12pm)
Sky Bet League Two Opening Weekend: Friday, August 1, 2025 – Sunday, August 3, 2025
EFL Final Games of Regular Season: Weekend of May 2/3, 2026
Carabao Cup
Round One Draw: Thursday, June 26, 2025 (4:30pm)
Round One: w/c Monday, August 11, 2025
Final: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Vertu Trophy
Group Stage Draw: Thursday, June 26, 2025 (2:30pm)
Matchday One: w/c Monday, September 1, 2025
Final: Sunday, April 12, 2026
Play-off Finals
Championship Play-off Final: Saturday, May 23, 2026
League One Play-off Final: Sunday, May 24, 2026
League Two Play-off Final: Monday, May 25, 2026
On Thursday, June 26, the SMH Group Stadium plays host to the 2025/26 Fixture Release Lunch.
To book a place for the event, please visit: https://www.eticketing.co.uk/chesterfieldfc/Hospitality/LandingPage
