2 Walsall league games and Carabao Cup tie moved for TV coverage
Sky Sports have selected their first batch of televised EFL fixtures for 2026-27.
Two of Walsall’s League Two fixtures have been selected for live broadcast on Sky Sports - as well as their first round tie at Bristol City.
The Saddlers’ opening home game against Grimsby Town will now kick-off at the earlier time of 12:30pm on August 22.
Their home clash against local rivals Port Vale has also been switched to a lunch-time kick-off on September 19 - with both games to be shown on Sky Sports+.
Walsall will begin the Lee Grant era with a trip to Ashton Gate to face Bristol City on Friday, August 7, with kick-off at 7:45pm.
All opening weekend games will once again be broadcast live on Sky Sports along with all Carabao Cup and EFL Trophy fixtures.
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