Bristol City's television schedule for their Championship trip to Preston North End has been confirmed by Radio Times. The outlet detailed the broadcast channel, live stream availability, and kick-off time for the match at Deepdale.
The match will be shown live on Sky Sports Football. Coverage begins at 7:30 PM BST ahead of an 8:00 PM kick-off on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026. Supporters can also stream the action via the Sky Go app or through a Now TV sports pass. This is a midweek fixture that forms part of the early-season schedule, with Bristol City looking to build on their current league standing of 12th in the Championship. They have taken four points from their opening three games, recording one win, one draw, and one loss for a WDL form sequence.
Nigel Pearson's side travel north having scored four goals and conceded five so far this campaign, giving them a minus-one goal difference. They sit five points behind early leaders Charlton Athletic. This match represents an opportunity to close that gap before their next scheduled fixture, an away trip to face Burnley on Saturday, September 5th. Burnley currently occupy 22nd place in the table. Fans can track the team's progress throughout the season on our dedicated standings and fixtures pages.
Every point is valuable in the tightly-contested Championship, and an away victory at Deepdale would provide a significant boost. The broadcast details ensure that supporters unable to travel can follow the team's progress live. Radio Times serves as a key source for UK sports television listings, and their confirmation provides clarity for fans planning their viewing. The team's recent form suggests they are capable of picking up results on the road, and this match will test their early-season resilience.
Manager Nigel Pearson will be demanding a focused performance from his squad. The players have had a mixed start but remain within touching distance of the top spots. A positive result against Preston would set them up well for the subsequent challenge at Turf Moor. The full squad available for selection is listed on our squad page. Bristol City's next match is away to Burnley on September 5th.
