For starters, a White Rose club has the honour of hosting the first game of the campaign with Championship play-off finalists Huddersfield Town welcoming relegated Burnley in front of the Sky cameras at the John Smith’s Stadium on Friday, July 29 in Vincent Kompany’s first game in charge of the Clarets.
The following day, the cameras will be there to see Middlesbrough kick off their campaign on a Saturday tea-time with Chris Wilder’s side hosting West Brom, managed by Wilder’s good friend Steve Bruce.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s Championship opener has also been selected for TV coverage, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side facing relegated Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday, August 1.
Shota Arveladze’s first full season in charge of Hull City begins with a home game against Bristol City on Saturday July 30.
Rotherham United begin life back in the SkyBet Championship at home to Swansea City on Saturday July 30.
Ahead of the start of the season bookmakers have revealed the latest odds of each teams winning the Championship title next campaign - and we have looked at what it could mean for how the final table looks...
Meanwhile, Sheffield United’s Championship opener has also been selected for TV coverage, with Paul Heckingbottom’s side facing relegated Watford at Vicarage Road on Monday, August 1.
5. 20th: Blackpool - 40/1
The Seasiders finished one place above Bristol City last season, and are tipped to do the same again. Photo: Getty Images
6. 19th: Wigan Athletic - 33/1
The Latics won the League One title last campaign and are tipped to survive in their first season back in the second tier. Photo: Getty Images
7. 18th: Preston North End - 33/1
Ryan Lowe will take charge of his first full season at Preston, after joining the club last December. Photo: Getty Images
8. 17th: Hull City - 25/1
Shota Arveladze’s first full season in charge of Hull City begins with a home game against Bristol City as the Tigers target a higher finish than last campaign's 19th-place. Photo: Getty Images