Gillingham's live television schedule for the 2026/27 EFL season has been confirmed, with Sky Sports selecting at least six of the club's League Two fixtures for broadcast. The broadcaster will show more than 1,000 matches across the Championship, League One, and League Two this season, as reported by Sky Sports this week.
Every club in the EFL will be featured live on Sky more than 20 times across the campaign. For Gillingham, the televised action begins on Friday, 20 October 2026 with an 8pm kick-off at home to Port Vale. This is followed by a 12.30pm Saturday start against Crewe Alexandra on 21 November.
The festive period brings a busy schedule. Gillingham will host Barnet under the lights at 8pm on Tuesday, 29 December. A traditional New Year's Day fixture sees Shrewsbury Town visit for a 3pm match on Friday, 1 January 2027. Two further Saturday lunchtime slots are scheduled for 9 January, with matches against Chesterfield and Accrington Stanley.
How does the TV schedule affect the season?
The confirmed broadcast dates provide a framework for Gillingham's campaign. Monday night football returns on 26 March 2027 with an 8pm home game against Walsall. These selections mean fans can plan their travel and matchday routines well in advance. The full list of fixtures, including all non-televised games, is available on our fixtures page.
This level of coverage reflects the EFL's commitment to showcasing every club. Supporters unable to attend in person will have regular access to watch their team. The early announcement helps the club with operational planning for these highlighted matches.
What is Gillingham's current league position?
The club begins this season looking to build momentum. After three games, Gillingham sit 21st in League Two with two points from three draws and one loss. Their recent form reads DDL. They have scored one goal and conceded four, giving them a goal difference of minus three.
This places them five points behind early leaders Barnet, a team they are scheduled to face on television in December. The current standings show a tight division where early points are valuable. Managerial staff will be analysing the stats from these opening matches to address the scoring challenge.
Which key dates should fans mark?
The televised fixtures offer several standout occasions. The New Year's Day match against Shrewsbury is a traditional highlight. The double-header on 9 January presents a unique scheduling challenge and opportunity. The October clash with Port Vale kicks off the broadcast commitments.
These games are in addition to the standard Saturday 3pm kick-offs and other away trips. The full rhythm of the season, including cup competitions, will test the depth of the squad. Managing player fitness across these intervals will be important.
Gillingham's next opportunity to climb the table comes in their next league fixture, the details of which are listed on the club's official fixture list.
