On Saturday, May 24, 2025, Wembley Stadium in London will host the Sky Bet Championship Play-Off Final between Sheffield United and Sunderland. This pivotal match determines the final team to be promoted to the Premier League for the 2025–26 season. Kick-off is scheduled for 3:01 PM BST, a minute later than usual to support the British Heart Foundation’s “Every Minute Matters” campaign, which raises awareness about CPR and cardiac arrest response .
The Championship Play-Off Final is often dubbed the “richest game in football,” with the winning team earning an estimated £220 million in additional revenue from Premier League broadcasting rights, sponsorships, and other financial benefits .
This match is part of a weekend of EFL play-off finals at Wembley:
Sunday, May 25: League One Play-Off Final – Charlton Athletic vs. Leyton Orient (Kick-off: 1:01 PM BST)
Monday, May 26: League Two Play-Off Final – AFC Wimbledon vs. Walsall (Kick-off: 3:01 PM BST)
