How to watch today's Coventry vs Middlesbrough Championship game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

The top two in the English Championship clash here as Coventry and Middlesbrough stake a claim for automatic promotion to the promised land of the Premier League.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Coventry vs Middlesbrough, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Fubo USA
	UK	Sky Sports
	Australia	beIN Sports Australia
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	FanCode
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

How to watch and live stream Coventry vs Middlesbrough for free

If you're planning to watch the game from the United States, new Fubo customers can access it with a free five-day trial. 

Coventry vs Middlesbrough kick-off time

Coventry vs Middlesbrough kicks off on 16 Feb 2026 at 15:00 EST and 20:00 GMT.

Match preview

Frank Lampard's Coventry have been usurped at the top by Middlesbrough but will feel confident ahead of this clash, seeing as though they're unbeaten against Boro in nine recent H2Hs. A win for the hosts would see them leapfrog Middlesbrough again in what's becoming an exciting race for automatic Premier League promotion. 

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Middlesbrough were 10 points behind Coventry in November when manager Rob Edwards left for Premier League side Wolves. Since new manager Kim Hellberg's arrival, Boro have collected the most wins and points in the league. Coventry, meanwhile, comes into this a little out of sorts. Lampard's men are winless in three league games, with two wins in their last eight and four in 13.

It's the best home side in the division against the best away side in the division, so something might have to give.

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Key stat

Free-scoring Coventry have scored 63 goals this season, the most across England's top two tiers, although they've only scored six in their last five.

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Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Coventry vs Middlesbrough today

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1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.