Seeking their first Championship win this season, Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City will face off at Ewood Park on Saturday.

On the opening matchday, the Riversiders were beaten 1-0 at West Bromwich Albion. On the other hand, the Tom Brady co-owned side were held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich Town.   

Here GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

How to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City online – TV channels & live streams

CountryTV channel / live stream United Kingdom (UK) NA United States (U.S.) Paramount+ India FanCode France beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free, myCANAL, beIN Sports MAX 4 Japan DAZN Norway

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South Africa StarTimes App, Sporty TV, ESPN2 Africa

The Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City will not be telecast live on TV in the United Kingdom (UK).

In the United States (U.S.), the game will be available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+.

Check out GOAL’s Live Match Centre for updates.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL‘s guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

Blackburn Rovers vs Birmingham City kick-off time

The Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Birmingham City will be played at Ewood Park in Blackburn, Lancashire, England.

It will kick off at 7 am PT / 10 am ET / 3 pm BST on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

Team news & squadsInjuries and Suspended playersBlackburn Rovers team news

Amid transfer speculations, captain Lewis Travis is available for selection for Birmingham’s visit.

Manager Valerien Ismael has other concerns, too, as Adam Forshaw, Aynsley Pears and Hayden Carter make up the injury list.

Birmingham City team news

Former Celtic hitman Kyogo Furuhashi is a key signing in attack, while Jay Stansfield will look to score in his fourth straight game – including the pre-season friendlies – this term.

On the injury front, Kanya Fujimoto, Marvin Ducksch and Scott Wright are unavailable for selection.

Form

Goal Scored (Conceded)
8/7
Games over 2.5 goals
3/5
Both teams scored
3/5
Goal Scored (Conceded)
6/5
Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

Head-to-Head Record

Games over 2.5 goals
2/5
Both teams scored
2/5

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