Notts County's live television schedule for the 2026/27 League One season has been confirmed, with three of their early fixtures selected for Sky Sports broadcast. The details were reported by Sky Sports on Tuesday 25 August 2026, outlining extensive coverage that will see every EFL club featured live more than 20 times.
Sky Sports will show more than 1,000 live matches from the EFL, Carabao Cup, and EFL Trophy this season. Every single game across the Championship, League One, and League Two on the opening weekend will be broadcast, starting with Wolves versus Blackburn on Friday 14 August and concluding with Wrexham's trip to Cardiff on Monday 17 August. All matches will air on Sky Sports main channels or via the Sky Sports+ streaming service, and are also accessible through the Sky Sports app. Fans without a Sky subscription can watch through flexible contract offers on NOW.
Which Notts County games are on TV?
The Magpies' first live outing is a home fixture against Bradford City at Meadow Lane on Saturday 12 September 2026, with a 12:30pm kick-off. A month later, on Saturday 10 October, they host Oxford United, also at 12:30pm. Their first televised away match sees them travel to face MK Dons on Saturday 28 November, again at 12:30pm. These selections are part of the initial broadcast schedule, with further games to be announced. Selections for matches up to the early March midweek round will be confirmed by 6 November 2026.
How does the full TV selection process work?
The league and broadcaster operate on a rolling selection system. Announcements for live games will continue up to 9 January 2027. Selections for the weekend of 5-8 March 2027 will be made by 5 February. For the decisive final stages, the penultimate weekend's televised matches will be confirmed three weeks in advance, while the final weekend's selections will be announced the week before. This system aims to ensure the most meaningful matches are shown as the promotion and relegation battles take shape.
What is Notts County's current form?
As this broadcast schedule is released, Notts County sit 15th in the League One table with 2 points from their opening two games, following two draws. Their form reads DD, with 3 goals scored and 3 conceded for a zero goal difference. They currently trail early leaders Bradford City by 4 points. Striker A. Jatta is the team's top scorer this season with 15 goals in 32 appearances across all competitions. Fans can track the team's progress on our standings and stats pages.
Where can fans find more fixture information?
With more TV picks expected as the season develops, supporters should keep an eye on official club channels and Sky Sports' announcements. The full list of confirmed matches for Notts County and the rest of the EFL highlights the growing exposure for clubs in the third tier. For a complete view of the Magpies' schedule, visit our dedicated fixtures page. The increased coverage offers a major platform for the club as they look to build on their current form and climb the table.
