England · English organiser guide
Run a Championship prediction league
The Championship rewards an organiser who makes a crowded calendar feel simple. Give your group one repeatable place to predict, follow results and see the standings.
Opening round
Season format
24 clubs · 46 match rounds
Official timing
The EFL has confirmed that Championship league action starts across the weekend of 14–16 August 2026.
Check the official EFL kickoff datesBuild for 46 rounds
The Championship has more prediction deadlines than the top divisions in this hub. Prepare gameweeks in sensible batches, but check them again when exact kickoff times are confirmed. A dependable reminder pattern matters more than a long message every round.
Treat midweeks as full gameweeks
Give Tuesday and Wednesday programmes their own clearly named round, first-kickoff deadline and reminder. Do not hide them inside the previous weekend. The short turnaround is the main reason otherwise active players miss a Championship prediction deadline.
Make the long season approachable
A straightforward score-prediction format is sustainable across 46 rounds. Weekly tables keep players involved even if the overall leader opens a gap, and paper entries can sit in the same gameweek rather than forcing an organiser to maintain another spreadsheet.
Set the policy before August
Cover missed weeks, rearranged fixtures, tied season totals and organiser corrections before the opening round. Apply the same written rules through the busy winter and Easter periods. ScoreSocial is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the EFL.