What channel is Blackburn v Preston Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Blackburn v Preston in the Championship, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.
More than just Lancashire bragging rights will be on the line when Preston North End head to Ewood Park to face local rivals Blackburn Rovers in the Championship on Friday evening.
Both clubs are desperate for the points as they battle at either end of the second tier, with Blackburn battling relegation and North End hunting a play-off spot.
Rovers will be led by new boss Michael O'Neill, who has been tasked with avoiding the drop and beat QPR 3-1 in his first game at the helm on Saturday.
The hosts have had the better of Preston in recent years – winning the last two derbies and not losing against their Lancashire rivals since 2023 – but Paul Heckingbottom's side have looked the better team this season.
North End emerged as surprise play-off contenders early in the season but have sustained that challenge and are sitting just outside the top six.
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When is Blackburn v Preston?
Blackburn v Preston will take place on Friday 20 February 2026.
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Blackburn v Preston kick-off time
Blackburn v Preston will kick off at 8pm.
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What TV channel is Blackburn v Preston on?
You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+.
Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £20 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.
Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages.
How to live stream Blackburn v Preston online
Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.
You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).
NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.
Is Blackburn v Preston on radio?
You can listen to the match on talkSPORT 2.
talkSPORT 2 is available on DAB radio and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT 2 online via the website or app.
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