Bolton face Burnley in a local derby, while Blackburn face a tough tie with Ipswich Town in Suffolk.
Wolves face Leeds United at Elland Road.
Championship opening weekend fixtures:
Saturday, 18th August
Barnsley v Middlesbrough
Birmingham v Charlton
Burnley v Bolton
Cardiff v Huddersfield
Crystal Palace v Watford
Derby v Sheff Wed
Hull v Brighton
Ipswich v Blackburn
Leeds v Wolverhampton
Leicester v Peterborough
Millwall v Blackpool
Nottm Forest v Bristol City