Wigan can take a stride towards the League One play-off places with a victory over floundering Barnsley at the DW Stadium this week.

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The Latics have crept into the top half and could launch themselves up towards the top eight with a victory here.

Barnsley have lost three in a row during a miserable December that has sent them tumbling down the order.

RadioTimes.com has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch Wigan v Barnsley on TV and online.

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When is Wigan v Barnsley?

Wigan v Barnsley will take place on Thursday 1st January 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

Wigan v Barnsley kick-off time

Wigan v Barnsley will kick off at 3pm.

What TV channel is Wigan v Barnsley 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 Wigan v Barnsley 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 Wigan v Barnsley 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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Wigan v Barnsley odds

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bet365 odds: Wigan (21/20) Draw (12/5) Barnsley (12/5)*

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