How to watch Hull City vs. Middlesbrough in 'richest game in football': Who'll get promoted to Premier League
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- Hull City will face Middlesbrough in the Championship promotion playoff final on Saturday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m. ET, streamed live on Paramount+ from Wembley Stadium.
- Middlesbrough earned their spot after Southampton were expelled for spying on their training, despite losing the semifinal.
- Promotion prize is valued at $275 million over multiple seasons, making the match the richest game in sport.
- Odds favor Middlesbrough at -132, with Hull City at +350 and a draw at +240, according to bookmakers.
- Wembley Stadium has hosted five Middlesbrough matches, all defeats, including the 2015 playoff final.
Why it matters: Middlesbrough stand to gain a $275 M Premier League boost, while Hull City risk missing the financial windfall; the result also revives the Wear‑Tees and Tyne‑Tees derbies and drives Paramount+ viewership.
