Championship Fixture Announcement Date and Time Confirmed as Derby County Set to Discover Their 2024/25 Schedule
Derby County fans won’t have to wait much longer to map out their football calendar for the upcoming season, as the release date for the 2024/25 Championship fixtures has now been confirmed — with a new time slot for the announcement also unveiled.
The EFL has officially announced that the full fixture list for all 24 Championship clubs, including newly promoted Derby County, will be released on **Wednesday, June 26**, with the big reveal scheduled for **9am (UK time)** — a slight shift from previous years when fixtures typically dropped earlier in the morning.
After securing promotion back to the second tier, the Rams are eagerly awaiting to find out who they’ll face on the opening day, during key holiday periods like Christmas and Easter, and across potential high-stakes clashes with promotion rivals. The release will give both the squad and supporters the chance to begin planning for what promises to be an exciting return to Championship football.
Manager Paul Warne has already begun shaping his squad for the challenges ahead, with a number of key players retained and several expected new arrivals. But while transfer activity continues behind the scenes, the fixture release is the moment that truly makes the season feel real.
**“Once you see that schedule, everything starts to feel tangible,”** Warne recently remarked in a press conference. **“We’ll know when we travel to big stadiums, when we’re home during key stretches, and when to prepare for derby days or back-to-back away tests.”**
For fans, the announcement is a calendar-marking moment. From identifying marquee matches against the likes of Leeds United, Sunderland, or West Brom, to plotting away trips and midweek battles, the fixture list gives structure and excitement to the long months ahead.
This season is particularly significant for Derby County. After enduring turbulent years that included financial turmoil and a spell in League One, their return to the Championship marks a fresh start — one backed by stability off the pitch and renewed ambition on it.
Alongside the fixture list, the EFL is also expected to confirm details of broadcast selections, international breaks, and potential fixture clashes with other major sporting events. Sky Sports and the new EFL broadcasting partners are likely to pick out several early-season matchups for live coverage, and there’s strong belief Derby will be featured among them, given the club’s rich history and large fanbase.
As June 26 approaches, anticipation continues to build. Supporters across the country — and especially in Derbyshire — will be counting down the days until they can see the full roadmap of their club’s journey through the 2024/25 Championship campaign.
