Stoke City v Preston North End kicks off at 12:30 GMT on Saturday 31 October 2026, live on Sky Sports Football in the UK. For travelling Preston fans, the club’s away allocation includes both licensed standing and seated areas, with digital or print-at-home tickets.
Time and television
| Competition | EFL Championship |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
| UK kick-off | 12:30 GMT |
| UK channel | Sky Sports Football |
| US clock conversion | 08:30 ET / 05:30 PT, Saturday |
The United States has not yet made its autumn clock change on this date. US viewers can use the EFL broadcast-partner directory to find the relevant overseas provider; the UK channel is not a US streaming assignment.
Preston away seats: standing or seated?
Preston announced an initial allocation of 1,822, including 1,519 licensed-standing tickets, 267 seated tickets and 18 wheelchair/carer pairs. Standing areas start at row 13. Block 35 is the recommended family-friendly section, which can be requested when booking.
These are the announced allocation figures, not a live remaining-seat count. Check the official PNE ticket portal for current availability.
Prices and entry
| Adult 18–64 | £31 |
|---|---|
| Over 65 | £24 |
| Ages 15–17 | £19 |
| Ages 11–14 | £17 |
| Ages 0–10 | £15 |
Children aged 14 or under must attend with an adult aged 18 or over. Tickets are issued digitally for Apple/Google Wallet or as print-at-home documents, so prepare the chosen entry format before travelling.
Official away coach
The announced Deepdale departure is 09:30. Coach places cost £20 for ambassadors and £22 for other supporters, subject to availability.
Sources: Preston ticket and travel announcement, EFL TV selections. Find the other televised fixtures in our Championship TV guide.