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. 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 ET
Tuesday, October 28
- Wycombe vs. Fulham (3:45 p.m.)
- Grimsby vs. Brentford (3:45 p.m.)
- Wrexham vs. Cardiff (4:00 p.m.)
Wednesday, October 29
- Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace (3:45 p.m.)
- Swansea vs. Manchester City (3:45 p.m.)
- Arsenal vs. Brighton (3:45 p.m.)
- Wolves vs. Chelsea (3:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle vs. Tottenham (4:00 p.m.)
EFL Carabao Cup live streams, TV channels in US
Carabao Cup matches for the 2025/26 season will largely be shown on Paramount+ with new users able to sign up to a FREE trial.
When it comes to the League Cup, currently branded as the Carabao Cup, having previously carried titles such as the EFL Cup and Capital One Cup, broadcast rights now sit with CBS and its streaming arm, Paramount+.
This arrangement stems from the fresh media partnership struck between the EFL and CBS. Viewers can also expect selected fixtures to be shown across CBS outlets, including CBS Sports Network and the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Matches shown on CBS Sports Network will also be available to stream on Fubo, who are also offering a FREE trial to new users.
For the 2025/26 season, Paramount+ will be the home to the majority of games from every round of the competition. Matches are typically available to stream live on select Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. ET 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 |
| Grimsby Town vs. Brentford | CBS Sports Network | Paramount+, Fubo |
| Wycombe Wanderers vs. Fulham | — | Paramount+ |
| Wrexham vs. Cardiff City | — | Paramount+ |
| Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace | — | Paramount+ |
| Swansea City vs. Manchester City | — | Paramount+ |
| Arsenal vs. Brighton | — | Paramount+ |
| Wolves vs. Chelsea | — | Paramount+ |
| Newcastle United vs. Tottenham Hotspur | — | Paramount+ |
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