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.
Holders Newcastle United will be eager to hang on to their silverware. However, there's still a stiff challenge, as the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal remain alive in the competition.
AllSportsPeople looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
Carabao Cup semifinal fixture schedule
All times local.
Tuesday, January 13
- Newcastle vs. Man City (8 p.m.)
Wednesday, January 14
- Chelsea vs. Arsenal (8 p.m.)
Tuesday, February 3
- Arsenal vs. Chelsea (8 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 4
- Man City vs. Newcastle (8 p.m.)
EFL Carabao Cup live streams, TV channels in the UK
In the UK, live coverage of the Carabao Cup (previously known as the EFL Cup and historically the League Cup) is shared between Sky Sports and ITV.
Sky Sports+ will broadcast every fixture of the 2025/26 edition, starting from the opening round right through to the Wembley final.
Meanwhile, ITV will provide free-to-air access by simulcasting at least one clash from each stage of the competition, including the showpiece finale.
Matches are typically available to stream live on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:45 p.m. GMT when the competition is being played.
Here are the full TV channel and live stream details to watch this week's EFL Carabao Cup matches.
| Fixture | TV channel | Streaming |
| Newcastle vs. Man City | ITV1, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football | ITVX, Sky Go |
| Chelsea vs. Arsenal | Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League | Sky Go |
| Arsenal vs. Chelsea | TBC | TBC |
| Man City vs. Newcastle | TBC | TBC |
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