English Football League clubs have decided against implementing a VAR challenge system in the Championship for the next season, following a survey that showed majority opposition to the proposal.

The EFL had surveyed Championship clubs about introducing the challenge system, which would have allowed teams to contest certain referee decisions during matches. However, the results revealed that most clubs were not in favor of adopting the technology.

The decision means the Championship will continue without the VAR challenge system, maintaining the current officiating structure. The system would have been similar to challenge mechanisms used in other sports, where teams could formally request reviews of specific decisions.

The rejection comes as VAR continues to be a topic of debate across English football, with the Premier League having implemented full VAR technology while lower divisions have taken varying approaches to video assistance for referees.

The EFL Championship, as England's second tier of professional football, will therefore maintain its current match officiating protocols for the upcoming season without the additional review mechanism that was under consideration.