Middlesbrough have received their fixture list for the 2024/25 Championship season, with high hopes for the season ahead.
Middlesbrough impressed at the back end of the previous campaign, losing just one of their final 12 Championship games.
However, it was not enough for Michael Carrick’s side to secure a top-six berth, with Boro forced to settle for eighth-place instead.
But with several new players already through the door this summer, there is plenty of optimism Boro can finally secure their long-awaited return to the Premier League this time around.
With the next step of the journey just around the corner, Middlesbrough’s 2024/25 Championship fixtures have been released.
The North East outfit faces plenty of tough opposition in the months ahead, with the division looking as strong as ever once again.
So with that said, here’s a look at some key fixture dates for Middlesbrough in the 2024/25 Championship season.
When is Middlesbrough’s first game of the Championship season?
Middlesbrough’s first game of the 2024/25 Championship season is against Swansea City at the Riverside Stadium.
The match will be played on Saturday, August 10th, with a kick-off time scheduled for 12:30pm on the day.
When is Middlesbrough’s last game of the Championship season?
The final match of the Championship season for Middlesbrough is a tricky away trip to the Coventry Building Society Arena, facing off with Coventry City.
That game takes place on Saturday, May 3rd, with a kick-off time yet to be announced.
When are the international breaks?
There are four international breaks during the Championship season, with three at the start and one at the end of the campaign.
The international breaks are as follows:
- September 2nd-10th
- October 7th-15th
- November 11th-19th
- March 17th-25th.
Middlesbrough Yorkshire derby dates
Middlesbrough will face off against four other Yorkshire clubs in the Championship during the 2024/25 campaign.
Here’s a look at the dates of each one.
Hull City
- Saturday, 30th November: Middlesbrough vs Hull City
- Wednesday,1st January: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
Leeds United
- Tuesday, 10th December: Leeds United vs Middlesbrough
- Tuesday, 8th April: Middlesbrough vs Leeds United
Sheffield United
- Wednesday, 23rd October: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
- Wednesday, 12th February: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Sheffield Wednesday
- Thursday, 26th December: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Monday, 21st April: Sheffield Wednesday vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough vs Sunderland dates
The rivalry between Middlesbrough and Sunderland has grown in recent years, with both teams still battling it out for a place in the Premier League.
With two huge fixtures ahead, here’s a look at the dates for both matches:
- Saturday, 21st September: Sunderland vs Middlesbrough
- Saturday, 1st February: Middlesbrough vs Sunderland
Christmas fixtures for Middlesbrough
The festive period is a busy one in the football calendar, with games before and after Christmas as well as new year.
The festive fixtures are:
- Saturday, 21st December: Plymouth Argyle vs Middlesbrough
- Thursday, 26th December: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield Wednesday
- Sunday, 29th December: Middlesbrough vs Burnley
- Wednesday,1st January: Hull City vs Middlesbrough
When do Middlesbrough face the promoted Championship teams?
Portsmouth
- Saturday, 24th August: Middlesbrough vs Portsmouth
- Saturday, 18th January: Portsmouth vs Middlesbrough
Derby County
- Saturday, 17th August: Derby County vs Middlesbrough
- Saturday, 1st March: Middlesbrough vs Derby County
Oxford United
- Saturday, 23rd November: Oxford United vs Middlesbrough
- Saturday, 29th March: Middlesbrough vs Oxford United
When do Middlesbrough face the relegated Championship teams?
Burnley
- Saturday, 7th December: Burnley vs Middlesbrough
- Sunday, 29th December: Middlesbrough vs Burnley
Luton Town
- Saturday, 19th November: Middlesbrough vs Luton Town
- Saturday, 15th March: Luton Town vs Middlesbrough
Sheffield United
- Wednesday, 23rd October: Middlesbrough vs Sheffield United
- Wednesday, 12th February: Sheffield United vs Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough face three familiar faces in Burnley, Luton Town and Sheffield United, with all three suffering relegation back to the Championship after just one year in the Premier League.
Sheffield United’s relegation means Boro have another derby to look forward to this season, while an old rivalry with Burnley will be renewed.