Leicester City embarks on their first season in Sky Bet League One since 2008/09, facing Notts County in an exciting opener on August 15, live on Sky Sports.

After enduring back-to-back relegations, the former Premier League champions find themselves in the third tier for only the second time in their 142-year history. This season marks a significant transition for the club, as they aim to reclaim their status in higher leagues.

Notts County, who recently secured promotion by defeating Salford in the Sky Bet League Two play-off final, are also eager to make their mark in League One, returning for the first time since 2014/15. The match at Meadow Lane is set to kick off at 12:30 PM.

The opening day features several key matchups:

• 12:30 PM:

  • Notts County vs Leicester City
  • Oxford vs MK Dons
  • Reading vs Luton

• 3:00 PM:

  • Barnsley vs Bromley
  • Blackpool vs Wycombe
  • Bradford vs Peterborough
  • Burton vs Stevenage
  • Cambridge vs Wigan
  • Huddersfield vs AFC Wimbledon
  • Leyton Orient vs Sheffield Wednesday
  • Mansfield vs Doncaster
  • Plymouth vs Stockport

Sky Sports will feature every game live, ensuring fans can follow their teams closely. Additionally, every Championship, League One, and League Two team will be broadcast live more than 20 times during the 2026/27 season. The EFL will be central to Sky Sports+ coverage, with over 1,000 games from various competitions available to viewers throughout the season.