What channel is Preston v Sheffield Wednesday Championship match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time
Check out how to watch Preston v Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

Preston North End welcome Championship bottom-club Sheffield Wednesday to Deepdale on New Year's Day.
The hosts will be hoping that 2026 is a special year for the club as they chase promotion to the Premier League.
Sheffield Wednesday are expected to suffer the opposite fate, with relegation to League One looking nailed on after two points deductions.
Still, with Dejphon Chansiri's ownership over, the new year offers hope of a fresh start for the Owls.
RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Preston v Sheffield Wednesday on TV and online.
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When is Preston v Sheffield Wednesday?
Preston v Sheffield Wednesday will take place on Thursday 1st January 2026.
Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.
Preston v Sheffield Wednesday kick-off time
Preston v Sheffield Wednesday will kick off at 3pm.
What TV channel is Preston v Sheffield Wednesday 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 Preston v Sheffield Wednesday 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.
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Listen to Preston v Sheffield Wednesday on radio
Unfortunately, there will be no national radio coverage of the game. Please check your local radio network for coverage details.
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Preston v Sheffield Wednesday odds
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