Birmingham City Match Today: Time, TV & Live Stream Guide

Whether you’re checking fixtures at work or settling in for an evening kick-off, finding where the Blues are playing and how to watch matters. Birmingham City fans have several routes to follow the action — and the options have expanded in recent seasons. Here’s what you need to know about today’s match status, TV channels, streaming, and the names behind the club.

Latest Result: Birmingham City 1-0 Solihull Moors ·
Next Fixture: Portsmouth v Birmingham City, Sat 2nd May 2026, 12:30pm ·
League: Championship

What channel is Birmingham City on?

Sky Sports+ has become the primary UK home for Birmingham City Championship fixtures. According to Live Football On TV, most league matches air on this channel, with Carabao Cup games occasionally on ITV and FA Cup fixtures on BBC and TNT Sports. Championship and Carabao Cup matches also appear on Sky Sports and ITV, while FA Cup games reach BBC and TNT Sports audiences.

For the upcoming fixtures, Radio Times confirms Birmingham City v Preston on 22 April 2026 at 7:45pm kicks off exclusively on Sky Sports+. The Birmingham City v QPR fixture on 11 March 2026 also lands on Sky Sports+, with kick-off at 19:45.

Free-to-air options are rarer for Championship games, but cup ties occasionally land on ITV or BBC. Live Football On TV tracks these listings as they are confirmed.

Birmingham City fixtures on TV in the UK

• Birmingham City v Preston: 22 March 2026, 7:45pm — Sky Sports+ (Radio Times)
• Birmingham City v QPR: 11 March 2026, 19:45 — Sky Sports+ (Live Football On TV)
• Portsmouth v Birmingham City: 2nd March 2026, 12:30pm — TBC (Live Football On TV)

Is Birmingham City on ITV or BBC?

ITV and BBC carry Birmingham City games primarily in cup competitions. The FA Cup and Carabao Cup are the most likely routes to free-to-air coverage, per Live Football On TV. Championship league fixtures remain exclusively on Sky Sports and its variants.

Championship fixtures appear mainly on Sky Sports+ and its variants, while free-to-air slots are reserved for cup competitions.

How to watch Birmingham City today?

UK fans have two main pathways: a TV subscription with a broadcaster carrying the match, or a streaming pass through NOW, Sky Go, or the club’s own BluesTV service.

Live stream options for Birmingham FC

Sky Sports subscribers can live stream via Sky Go across desktop, mobile, and compatible TVs. For non-subscribers, Radio Times reports that NOW offers a day membership for £14.99 or a monthly pass at £34.99, both granting access to Sky Sports content including Birmingham City matches via TNT Sports.

The club’s official streaming service, BluesTV, covers select matches that are not broadcast on national TV. World Soccer Talk TV schedule notes this is particularly useful for cup ties and U21 games not picked up by the main broadcasters.

BluesTV for select matches

BluesTV operates as Birmingham City’s direct-to-fan platform, streaming games not covered by Sky Sports or BBC. The service also carries the U21 side’s Premier League 2 fixtures, such as Birmingham City U21 v Chelsea U21 on 9 March 2026, per Live Football On TV.

BluesTV fills the gap for fans wanting to follow youth-team action and mid-season cup ties that fall outside national broadcast windows.

Non-subscribers can access matches through NOW passes, while BluesTV covers games not picked up by national broadcasters.

What time is Birmingham City match today?

According to Live Football On TV, there is no Birmingham City first-team match scheduled for 27 April 2026. The nearest confirmed televised fixture is Birmingham City v Preston on 22 April 2026 at 7:45pm UK time, with the next on Sky Sports being Portsmouth v Birmingham City on 2nd April 2026 at 12:30pm — though the channel remains TBC.

Blues playing schedule today

ESPN full fixture list maintains a comprehensive 2025-26 schedule for the club. For the most current fixture list, Where’s The Match updated schedule updates Birmingham City listings regularly. Recent results include a 1-0 friendly win over Solihull Moors at St Andrew’s and a 2-1 Championship victory over Preston North End.

Kick-off times for fixtures

Championship matches typically kick at 3:00pm on Saturdays unless scheduled for television, which can shift to earlier or later slots. Radio Times confirms the Preston fixture on 22 April 2026 at 7:45pm, while Live Football On TV lists the Portsmouth game on 2nd May 2026 at 12:30pm.

Midweek matches under the lights at 7:45pm serve both travelling fans and TV schedules, while early Saturday kick-offs can create logistical challenges.

What is the live score of Birmingham City match today?

For real-time score updates, BBC Sport football scores runs a dedicated Birmingham City page with live match commentary. Sky Sports fixture listings similarly provides live scores and goal notifications via its website and app.

Blues score updates

Live Soccer TV results tracker confirms recent results including a 2-1 win over Preston North End and a 2-1 victory over Bristol City. These results demonstrate the side’s form heading into the latter stages of the 2025-26 season, with R. Allsop accumulating 38 appearances across all competitions.

Birmingham City results this season

• Birmingham City 2-1 Preston North End (Live Soccer TV)
• Birmingham City 2-1 Bristol City (Live Soccer TV)
• Birmingham City 1-0 Solihull Moors (friendly)

Recent results against Preston and Bristol City indicate competitive form, though the friendly win over Solihull Moors shows the squad can edge close games.

Does Tom Brady own part of Birmingham City?

Yes. Goal.com football ownership coverage reports that Knighthood Capital Management owns Birmingham City, with NFL legend Tom Brady holding a 3.3% minority stake and serving as chairman of the club’s advisory board. Brady’s involvement has drawn attention from both sports fans and financial analysts, particularly following the 2024 announcement of his stake.

Ownership details

Knighthood Capital Management, the club’s primary owner, brought Brady on board as a strategic advisor and minority investor. According to Goal.com, the seven-time Super Bowl winner’s role is largely ambassadorial and advisory, focused on expanding the club’s global profile. A 2025 documentary, “Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues,” streamable on Amazon Prime, documents his early involvement with the club.

Comparison with Aston Villa owners

Aston Villa’s ownership, led by Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens, contrasts sharply with Birmingham City’s structure. Villa’s owners hold controlling stakes and are directly involved in major club decisions, whereas Goal.com notes Brady’s role is advisory only. The disparity is evident in transfer spending and facility investment between the two clubs.

Unlike Aston Villa’s major investor owners, Brady functions as a brand ambassador rather than a decision-maker in Birmingham City’s operations.

Where can I watch live football today?

Bookmark these links for quick access to match resources across UK and US platforms.

For fans beyond Birmingham, UK viewers without Sky Sports subscriptions can access matches through NOW passes, while US-based supporters typically find Championship games on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Network, per Goal.com US broadcast coverage. Occasional Amazon Prime Video slots carry select Championship matches in the USA.

The Birmingham City v Preston will take place on Wednesday 22 April 2026.

— Radio Times

Knighthood Capital Management is the owner of the club, with NFL superstar Tom Brady holding a minority stake of 3.3%.

— Goal.com

For Blues fans in the UK, the choice is clear: check the broadcaster first, then decide between a Sky subscription, a NOW day pass, or BluesTV depending on who is showing the match. For fans in the USA, Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo with Fubo cover most Championship and cup fixtures.

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