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How to watch the English Football League (EFL) Championship live online in Australia

The 2020/21 English Football League season is here. This is how to watch the big matches on TV or live stream them online.

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The EFL Championship is the second tier of professional football in England. It may not be as highbrow as the Premier League, but it still showcases brilliant players from all over the world and some of the sport's most beloved teams. There's plenty of excitement for football fans to discover in the EFL.

One of the most-watched secondary leagues in the world, the Championship also happens to be the wealthiest non-top-flight football division worldwide, which isn't a major surprise. After all, football is king in the UK.

Leeds United finally secured their place back in the Premier League after winning the Championship last season, finishing on top by an impressive 10 points to end a 16-year drought. West Bromwich Albion joined them in the top-flight after finishing second. Fulham then nabbed the final spot after beating Brentford in the play-off final.

Charlton Athletic, Wigan Athletic and Hull City were the teams sadly relegated to the third tier.

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How to live stream EFL Championship matches in Australia

Aussie football fans can keep up with the EFL Championship via beIN SPORTS. Right now for a limited time, there is an extended 30-day free trial for annual subscribers to beIN SPORTS CONNECT. There are multiple ways to subscribe to this sports broadcaster, either via pay TV or streaming services. Here's how you can live stream the EFL Championship in Australia or watch it on TV.

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Live stream Championship via Kayo Sports

Content from beIN SPORTS is included on Kayo Sports, the streaming platform that offers coverage of over 50 sports from all over the world. You can tune in live or catch up on demand with the service's generous library of content. A Basic subscription costs $25 a month and lets you watch on two screens at the same time. Or, you can get a Premium subscription priced at $35 a month which supports three simultaneous streams.

Besides a user-friendly interface, Kayo Sports also comes with convenient features. SplitView enables you to watch up to four channels on the same screen, which means you don't have to pick between multiple events that kick off at the same time. Interactive Stats lets you explore a world of statistics, while No Spoilers keeps the score hidden when you're running late. You can jump right to the action that matters in selected matches with Key Moments or enjoy a Kayo Mini, which is a condensed version of a match which delivers all the highlights in less than 20 minutes.

There's also an excellent user-interface, gameday hub pages and more. Check out our detailed Kayo Sports review for more details on how the service works.

New Kayo Sports subscribers get a 14-day free trial, so you can explore the platform no strings attached. Additionally, you can cancel your subscription anytime – there are no contracts involved. Kayo Sports is available on PCs, Macs, smartphones/tablets; or you can watch on TV via Android TV, Apple TV, Telstra TV, ChromeCast and Samsung TV (2017 or later).

Stream EFL with beIN SPORTS CONNECT

EFL Championship fans can keep up with the competition online with beIN SPORTS CONNECT. The streaming platform lets users access all three beIN SPORTS channels for $19.99 a month or $179.99 a year. You can tune in via computers and mobile devices. New customers get a two-week free trial for monthly subscriptions and the limited 30-day free trial for annual subscribers, which ends on 4 October.

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Watch EFL Championship matches with Foxtel iQ

All three beIN SPORTS channels are included in the Foxtel iQ Sport pack. If you're already a subscriber, you can watch on TV or stream matches to your laptop or mobile device with the Foxtel Go app. The app is free for all Foxtel subscribers.

If you don't have pay TV yet but you're keen on getting Foxtel iQ, the Sport pack costs $25/month and buys you access to all sports channels, including beIN SPORTS. This is on top of the base cost for Foxtel Plus, which is $49/month. You'll get to enjoy the iQ4 box, which enables you to watch content in 4K and record live TV. When looking to save some cash, Foxtel IQ deals are always available. You might be able to score a discount or save on installation costs.

Live stream EFL Championship matches with Foxtel Now

Alternatively, beIN SPORTS is available with Foxtel Now. The platform comes with no lock-in contracts and lets you watch Foxtel channels live or catch up with content on demand. Subscriptions start at $25 a month for the Essentials pack, which comes with a mix of Pop and Lifestyle channels. On top of this, you'll need to pay an extra $29 a month to be able to add Sport to your subscription and stream EFL Championship games. There is no additional cost for HD.

Foxtel Now is compatible with PCs/Macs and smartphones/tablets. Fans can also watch on the big screen via ChromeCast/AirPlay, the Foxtel Now Box, Sony Android TVs, PS4 consoles and Telstra TV. If you're a new user, you can test-drive the platform thanks to a 10-day free trial.

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Watch EFL Championship matches with Fetch TV

beIN SPORTS is also accessible on Fetch TV as a special interest channel pack, which includes all three channels for $19.99 a month. The total price will depend on whether you get your Fetch box through a broadband provider or buy it outright.

EFL Championship 2020/21 fixture schedule

The new season of the EFL Championship is ready to kick-off. Here's the schedule for the opening round. Times are in AEST.

How does EFL work?

The 2020/21 EFL Championship is the 17th season of the competition under its current title and the 29th season under its current league division format. The top two teams in the EFL Championship earn automatic promotion to the Premier League, while the next four qualify for the Championship play-offs. The winner of that play-off comes out on top and earns a spot in the Premier League as well.

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