Today's game between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough will kick-off at Aug 22, 2026, 10:00 AM.
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough is available to watch in the United States on Paramount+ and the CBS Sports Golazo Network, with Amazon Prime Video also carrying the match. The TV channel and live stream options are listed below.
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Blackburn Rovers host Middlesbrough at Ewood Park in an early-season Championship fixture that offers a useful early read on where both clubs stand in 2026-27.
Tony Mowbray's Blackburn come into this game off the back of a 2-2 draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers last Friday, a result that showed they can compete with the division's more fancied sides even if they couldn't hold on for the win. Their Carabao Cup victory at Burton Albion before that demonstrated some genuine grit on the road.
Middlesbrough arrive with two wins from their last two competitive outings. Kim Hellberg's side beat Lincoln City 2-1 in their Championship opener on August 15, following a Carabao Cup win over Wrexham the week before. Boro look organised and purposeful under Hellberg, who has reshaped the squad aggressively this summer.
The recruitment activity at the Riverside has been relentless. Middlesbrough have brought in eight new players since the window opened, including Tottenham Hotspur defender Ashley Phillips on a five-year deal and goalkeeper Radek Vitek from Manchester United for a fee reported at up to £14 million. That level of investment signals serious intent.
Blackburn, meanwhile, have their own promotion ambitions and Mowbray will be eager to use Ewood Park as a fortress. A home game against a team still bedding in new arrivals represents an opportunity.
For US fans looking to catch the action, TV channel and live stream information is below.
How to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough with 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. A step-by-step guide is described later in this article, or you can also check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.
Team news & squads
Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough Probable lineups
Manager
- T. Mowbray
Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray has not confirmed a probable starting XI ahead of this fixture, and no injury or suspension information has been reported for the home side. Updates will be added as they become available closer to kick-off.
Middlesbrough head coach Kim Hellberg is similarly yet to confirm his team selection, with no injuries or suspensions listed in the available data. No projected XI has been released at this stage. Further squad news will be added when confirmed.
Form
Blackburn have recorded two wins, two draws, and one defeat across their last five matches. Their most recent result was a 2-2 Championship draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 14, and before that they won 1-2 at Burton Albion in the Carabao Cup. Their only defeat in the run was a 3-0 pre-season loss to Nottingham Forest in July. Across those five matches, Blackburn scored six goals and conceded five.
Middlesbrough have won two, drawn two, and lost one of their last five. Their most recent outing was a 2-1 Championship win over Lincoln City on August 15, which followed a 1-0 Carabao Cup victory against Wrexham. A 3-3 draw with Espanyol in pre-season and a 1-1 draw with Celtic bookend a 1-3 defeat to Huddersfield in between. Boro have scored seven goals and conceded five across those five matches, and they have won both competitive fixtures to open the season.
Head-to-Head Record
Head to Head
The most recent meeting between these two clubs came on March 21, 2026, when Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough played out a 0-0 draw at Ewood Park in the Championship. The reverse fixture at the Riverside on December 26, 2025 also ended goalless. Across the last five meetings, Blackburn have won twice, Middlesbrough have won none, and three matches have ended in draws, with Blackburn recording back-to-back away wins at the Riverside in the FA Cup and Championship earlier in 2024-25.
Standings
In the Championship table, Middlesbrough sit seventh and Blackburn Rovers are ninth heading into this fixture.
Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Blackburn Rovers vs Middlesbrough today
NordVPN- Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
- 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).
- Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
- 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.