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.
This year's Carabao Cup carries no shortage of storylines, with both Manchester City and Arsenal determined to make amends after ending last season without a trophy, the Carabao Cup offers an early shot at redemption.
Standing in their way, however, are holders Newcastle United, eager to hang on to their silverware. But could this be the year a fresh contender rises to steal the spotlight?
The Sporting News looks at the key fixture details this week and how to follow the matches.
EFL Carabao Cup fixture schedule this season
All times ET
Tuesday, September 23
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton (2:45 p.m.)
- Fulham vs. Cambridge United (2:45 p.m.)
- Lincoln City vs. Chelsea (2:45 p.m.)
- Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton (2:45 p.m.)
- Wrexham AFC vs. Reading (2:45 p.m.)
- Wigan Athletic vs. Wycombe Wanderers (2:45 p.m.)
- Barnsley vs. Brighton & Hove Albion (2:45 p.m.)
- Burnley vs. Cardiff City (2:45 p.m.)
- Liverpool vs. Southampton (2:45 p.m.)
Wednesday, September 24
- Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City (2:45 p.m.)
- Newcastle United vs. Bradford City (2:45 p.m.)
- Tottenham Hotspur vs. Doncaster Rovers (2:45 p.m.)
- Port Vale vs. Arsenal (2:45 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 2:45 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 |
| Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Everton | CBS Sports Network | Paramount+, Fubo, DirecTV Stream |
| Fulham vs. Cambridge United | — | Paramount+ |
| Lincoln City vs. Chelsea | — | Paramount+ |
| Wrexham AFC vs. Reading | — | Paramount+ |
| Wigan Athletic vs. Wycombe Wanderers | — | Paramount+ |
| Barnsley vs. Brighton & Hove Albion | — | Paramount+ |
| Burnley vs. Cardiff City | — | Paramount+ |
| Liverpool vs. Southampton | — | Paramount+ |
| Huddersfield Town vs. Manchester City | — | Paramount+ |
| Newcastle United vs. Bradford City | — | Paramount+ |
| Tottenham Hotspur vs. Doncaster Rovers | — | Paramount+ |
| Port Vale vs. Arsenal | — | Paramount+ |