The short answer: the EFL Championship streams on Paramount+ in the USA — CBS Sports holds exclusive rights through 2027/28 and carries at least 155 Championship matches a season plus all 15 playoff games, including the promotion final at Wembley. Marquee games air on CBS Sports Network, and a rotating selection is free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network. Paramount+ starts at $8.99/month.
England's second tier — with its relegated Premier League names, packed Saturdays and the "richest game in football" playoff final — is one subscription away. Here's the breakdown.
Where to watch the Championship in the USA
| Where | What you get | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ | 155+ matches a season + all 15 playoff games | From $8.99/mo |
| CBS Sports Network | Marquee fixtures on TV | TV subscription |
| CBS Sports Golazo Network | Select matches free (CBS Sports app, Pluto TV) | Free |
The Championship is the centerpiece of CBS's exclusive EFL package (250+ EFL matches a season, also covering the Carabao Cup and select League One/Two games), locked through the 2027/28 season.
The 2026/27 season at a glance
- Early August 2026 — season kicks off, a couple of weeks before the Premier League
- August–April — 46 rounds, with Saturday 10am ET kickoffs and midweek slates
- May 2027 — the playoffs: semi-finals, then the Championship playoff final at Wembley, the single most valuable match in club football — live on Paramount+
Following a relegated club's promotion push (or a big name stuck in the second tier) is exactly what this package is for.
The cheapest way to watch
Paramount+ Essential at $8.99/month covers everything that streams — and if you already have it for the Champions League or Serie A, the Championship is included at no extra cost. For a free taste, the Golazo Network streams select matches on the CBS Sports app and Pluto TV without any subscription.
FAQ
Is every Championship game on Paramount+? No — at least 155 of the 552 league matches are selected each season, weighted toward the biggest clubs, plus every playoff game.
Is the Championship playoff final televised in the US? Yes — it streams on Paramount+ with CBS Sports Network TV coverage, in late May at Wembley.
Can I watch the Championship for free in the USA? Select matches stream free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network (CBS Sports app, CBSSports.com, Pluto TV), and Paramount+ typically offers a 7-day trial.
Where do promoted clubs' games move to? Once a club is promoted to the Premier League, its matches move to NBC/Peacock — see how to watch the Premier League in the USA.
More US soccer guides
For every league and cup's US home, start with the full where to watch soccer in the USA map — or jump to the FA Cup and Carabao Cup guides for England's cup competitions.
Track the promotion race with RenderFoot's free tools: league table builder · fixture generator · lineup builder.
Sources: SportsPro — CBS Sports exclusive EFL rights in the US until 2028; Sportcal — CBS Sports multi-platform EFL rights through 2027-28. Rights and prices change — confirm on Paramount+'s official page before subscribing.
