The Carabao Cup, widely recognized as the EFL Cup or simply the League Cup, enters its 65th edition in the 2025-26 campaign, with silverware, pride, and European football opportunity all on the line.
Beyond the prize money and the chance to etch their name into English football's rich history, the eventual champions will also book a spot in the playoff round of next season's Europa Conference League.
STREAM: Every EFL Cup match LIVE on BeIN Sports
After Manchester City and Arsenal ended last season without the trophy, the two Premier League clubs are looking for redemption. Both won their third-round matches by 2-0 margins against Huddersfield Town and Port Vale, respectively.
Holders Newcastle United will be eager to hang on to their silverware. However, there's still a stiff challenge, as the likes of Liverpool and Chelsea remain alive in the competition.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
EFL Carabao Cup fixture schedule this week
All times AEDT
Wednesday, October 29
- Wycombe vs. Fulham (6:45 a.m.)
- Grimsby vs. Brentford (6:45 a.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Cardiff (7:00 a.m.)
Thursday, October 30
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (6:45 a.m.)
- Swansea vs. Manchester City (6:45 a.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (6:45 a.m.)
- Wolves vs. Chelsea (6:45 a.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Tottenham (7:00 a.m.)
EFL Carabao Cup live streams, TV channels in Australia
In Australia, Carabao Cup action is available exclusively on beIN Sports, the official broadcaster of the competition.
STREAM: Every EFL Cup match LIVE on BeIN Sports
Fans can follow the tournament from the early knockout rounds right through to the showpiece final at Wembley, all via the network’s streaming service. Subscriptions can be made directly through the Connect website or mobile app, with matches accessible on laptops, smartphones, tablets, and smart TVs.
For the 2025/26 season, beIN Sports will be the home to the majority of games from every round of the competition.
Here are the full TV channel and live stream details to watch this week's EFL Carabao Cup matches.
| Fixture | TV channel | Streaming |
| Wycombe Wanderers vs. Fulham | beIN Sports HD 2 | beIN Sports Connect |
| Grimsby Town vs. Brentford | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| Wrexham vs. Cardiff City | beIN Sports HD 3 | beIN Sports Connect |
| Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | beIN Sports HD 2 | beIN Sports Connect |
| Swansea City vs. Manchester City | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| Arsenal vs. Brighton | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| Wolves vs. Chelsea | — | beIN Sports Connect |
| Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur | beIN Sports HD 3 | beIN Sports Connect |
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