The Championship returns this weekend with a compelling opener at The Hawthorns as West Brom host Blackburn Rovers on Saturday (15:00 BST, live on Sky Sports+).
West Brom vs Blackburn live streaming, tv channel details
The match will be played on Saturday 9th August 2025 from the Hawthorns Stadium in West Brom. Kick off time is at 3PM BST.
You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Football+ channel live in the UK although a subscription is required.
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Separated by just two points last season, these two promotion hopefuls will be eager to make a statement from the start.
Blackburn finished seventh, narrowly missing out on the play offs, while West Brom ended just ahead in fifth and will hope to build on a strong finish to the previous campaign.
The Baggies come into the new season full of confidence under Ryan Mason, whose attacking, possession based style has started to take shape.
A 3-2 pre-season win over Rayo Vallecano wrapped up a solid summer, and a five-goal demolition of Luton Town on the final day of last season still lingers as a reminder of their firepower.
Home form has been a major strength, and The Hawthorns remains a tough place for any side to visit.
Blackburn, led by Valérien Ismaël, also ended last season strongly and impressed despite a 3-1 defeat to NEC Nijmegen.
Their aggressive, high press style is designed to unsettle opponents, particularly away from home,a strategy that earned them key results late last term, including a 1-1 draw at Sheffield United.
