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The EFL start dates for the 2026/27 season have been confirmed, with round one of the Carabao Cup set to kick off the new campaign, before the Sky Bet Championship, Sky Bet League One and Sky Bet League Two begin the following weekend.
The 2026/27 season will see round one of the Carabao Cup take place over the weekend of 7-9 August, with the League action set to start a week later over the weekend of 14-16 August. The Vertu Trophy will begin in the week commencing 21 September.
Confirmed 2026/27 season start dates:
| Carabao Cup | 7-9 August 2026 |
| Sky Bet Championship, League One and League Two | 14-16 August 2026 |
| Vertu Trophy | 21 September 2026 |