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.
After Manchester City and Arsenal ended last season without the trophy, the two Premier League clubs are looking for redemption and are among the betting favourites in the tournament. 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 GMT
Tuesday, October 28
- Wycombe vs. Fulham (7:45 p.m.)
- Grimsby vs. Brentford (7:45 p.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Cardiff (8:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 29
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (7:45 p.m.)
- Swansea vs. Manchester City (7:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (7:45 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Chelsea (7:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Tottenham (8:00 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 |
| Wycombe Wanderers vs. Fulham | — | Sky Sports+ |
| Grimsby Town vs. Brentford | — | Sky Sports+ |
| Wrexham vs. Cardiff City | ITV1, STV, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event | ITVX, Sky Go UK, STV Player |
| Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | Sky Sports Premier League | Sky GO UK |
| Swansea City vs. Manchester City | — | Sky Sports+ |
| Arsenal vs. Brighton | — | Sky Sports+ |
| Wolves vs. Chelsea | — | Sky Sports+ |
| Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur | STV, Sky Sports Main Event, ITV 1 UK | ITVX, Sky GO UK, STV Player |
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