Port Vale's upcoming League Two fixtures for August and September 2026 have been selected for live television coverage. A report from RadioTimes.com, authored by sports writer Ned, details the broadcast schedule for the early part of the season.
Vale's next match, a home fixture against local rivals Crewe Alexandra on Saturday 29 August at 12:30pm, will be shown on Sky Sports+. This comes as the team currently sits 20th in the League Two table with one point from two games, having scored once and conceded three. They are five points behind early leaders Barnet. You can track their progress on our standings page.
Which Port Vale matches are on TV?
The televised run begins with the Crewe derby. Following that, Vale's trip to Swindon Town on Tuesday 1 September (7:45pm) will also be broadcast on Sky Sports+. Their visit to Salford City on Saturday 5 September (12:30pm) is the next scheduled live game. The month concludes with another away match at Walsall on Saturday 19 September (12:30pm), again on Sky Sports+.
October brings a change of channel. Port Vale's match at Gillingham on Tuesday 20 October (8pm) will be shown on Sky Sports Football. Their final confirmed televised fixture is the home game against Rochdale on Saturday 31 October (12:30pm), which returns to Sky Sports+. Fans can view the full schedule on our fixtures section.
How can fans watch the games?
Sky Sports is the primary broadcaster for League Two football in the 2026/27 season. They plan to show over 1,000 live games across the EFL, Carabao Cup, and EFL Trophy. A large portion of these will be available on Sky Sports+, which is included in all Sky Sports packages. Adding Sky Sports to a Sky TV package costs £24 per month for access to all nine sports channels. A bundle including the full Sky Sports package and Netflix is available for £35 monthly.
For viewers without a Sky subscription, NOW offers a contract-free alternative. A NOW day membership is priced at £14.99, while a monthly pass costs £34.99. The service can be streamed on computers, smart TVs, phones, and games consoles. NOW is also accessible via TNT Sports. Additionally, ITV will broadcast 10 live EFL games during the campaign.
What is the context for the season?
The 2026/27 League Two regular season started on Saturday 15 August 2026 and runs until Saturday 8 May 2027. The play-off final to determine the final promotion place is set for Saturday 29 May 2027. Port Vale's immediate focus is on improving their early form, which shows a draw and a loss from their opening two matches.
The upcoming televised matches provide a chance for the team to build momentum in front of a national audience. Facing Crewe, who are currently second in the table, represents a significant early challenge. Success in these games could help climb the standings and close the gap to the top. The broadcast schedule ensures supporters can follow every key moment from home or on the go.
