Bristol City vs Sheffield United: How to watch EFL Championship playoffs, TV and streaming details, kick off, odds

Bristol City will welcome Sheffield United this evening as the always highly-anticipated EFL Championship playoffs get underway with the semi-final first leg at Ashton Gate.

With the prize of a place in the English Premier League at stake, Liam Manning’s Robins side will look to take full advantage in their home leg against the Blades, as they search for a first-leg win that would see them travel to Bramall Lane in the driving seat for next week’s crucial second-leg.

As for Chris Wilder’s and his team, they’ll be desperate to ensure they don’t end the season with any regrets having fallen short in the race for automatic promotion. Finishing the regular campaign 10 points behind both Burnley and Leeds United in third, a run of poor form towards the end of the campaign means they must navigate the playoffs if they are to return to the top flight at the first time of asking.

Want to make sure you don’t miss a minute of the game? Here’s everything you need to know ahead of Bristol City vs Sheffield United, including how to watch the game live:

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. | Getty Images

Bristol City vs Sheffield United match details

The first-leg of the EFL Championship playoff semi-final will take place at Ashton Gate, Bristol, on Thursday 8 May 2025. Kick off is scheduled for 8pm.

How can I watch Bristol City vs Sheffield United?

The mammoth second tier game will be broadcast live on subscription channel ​Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR. Coverage begins at 7pm.

Who is the referee for Bristol City vs Sheffield United?

The man in the middle for Thursday night’s game with be Oliver Langford. The assistant referees will be Mark Stevens and Andrew Fox. Stephen Martin is the fourth official.

Where can I stream Bristol City vs Sheffield United?

For those preferring to stream the game on your smart TV, laptop, tablet or mobile phone, Sky Sports will stream the game via the SkyGo app.

If you live outside of the UK and Ireland, the following countries will be streaming the game live:

• Argentina: Disney+ Premium Argentina
• Australia: beIN Sports Connect, beIN SPORTS 3
• Bangladesh: FanCode
• Brazil: Disney+ Premium Brazil
• Bulgaria: Play Diema Xtra, Diema Sport 2
• Croatia: Arena Sport 5 Croatia
• Czech Republic: Nova Sport 3
• Denmark: Viaplay Denmark, TV3 MAX
• Estonia: Go3 Extra Sports Estonia, Setanta Sports 1
• Finland: Elisa Viihde Viaplay, V Sport Premium
• France: eIN SPORTS CONNECTFree, myCANAL, beIN Sports MAX 6
• Greece: Cosmote Sport 8 HD
• Hungary: Match4
• Iceland: Viaplay Iceland
• India: FanCode
• Latvia: Go3 Extra Sports Latvia, Setanta Sports 1
• Mexico: Disney+ Premium Mexico
• Netherlands: Viaplay Netherlands
• Norway: Viaplay Norway, V Sport+ Norway
• Pakistan: FanCode
• Poland: Viaplay Poland
• Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV1
• Slovakia: VoyoNova Sport 3
• Sweden: Viaplay Sweden, V Sport Premium
• United Arab Emirates: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports HD 6
• USA: Paramount+

What are the latest odds for the EFL Championship playoff semi-final between Bristol City vs Sheffield United?

The Blades are slight favourites to win the semi-final first-leg, with odds of 6/4 to win the first leg. Bristol City are priced at 2/1, with a draw priced at 19/10.*

*All bets are priced by SkyBet and could change at any time. Please gamble responsibly.