As a result, the kick off for the Sky Bet League One fixture is now scheduled for 12:15pm.
Stuart McCall's men are due at Bramall Lane for the Yorkshire derby on (Easter) Monday 17 April 2017.
City's first encounter with Sheff Utd during the 2016/2017 campaign ended in an entertaining 3-3 draw at the Northern Commercials Stadium.
The Blades match is now City's second game to be selected for television coverage this season. Sky will also be broadcasting live the Bantams' trip to Scunthorpe United later this month (Sunday 26 March - kick off 12:30pm).