How to watch Blackpool FC's big Wembley play-off final bid on TV

Blackpool's bid to win back a place in football's second tier for the first time in six years is sure to attract a bumper TV audience in the resort, particularly with only a small number of fans allowed at the stadium.
By Tony Durkin
Published 27th May 2021, 15:41 BST
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The League One Play-off Final against Lincoln City at Wembley is on Sunday, with a 3pm kick-off.

It's being shown live by Sky TV, on the Sky Main Event and Sky Football channels, with coverage starting at 2.30pm.

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Along with regular Sky subscriptions, access will be available via Now TV passes.

Two Blackpool fans saluting the club's progress to the Wembley play-off final with a 6-3 aggregate win in the semi-finals clinched at Bloomfield RoadTwo Blackpool fans saluting the club's progress to the Wembley play-off final with a 6-3 aggregate win in the semi-finals clinched at Bloomfield Road
Two Blackpool fans saluting the club's progress to the Wembley play-off final with a 6-3 aggregate win in the semi-finals clinched at Bloomfield Road
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So best to check with a venue beforehand to check their rules and if prior booking of a table is recommended.

Chris Bracegirdle, landlord of the Boar's Head pub at Marton, said: "We've had plenty of interest but with the current rules, it's important to look after our regulars.

"Since it was confirmed Pool were in the final, we have been running a loyalty stamp scheme and the people with cards featuring those will be given 30 minutes free time to come in and claim a table before others.

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"But we are limited to 120 with the rules and I expect to have to shut the doors well before kick-off."

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