Carabao Cup 2026/27: Draws, Fixtures, Results & Viewing Information

The Carabao Cup, also called the EFL Cup or League Cup, is now more than just a trophy to win. In its 67th season, the rewards include a spot in the next season's Europa Conference League and prize money on top of the prestige.

Below is everything you need to know about this year's competition, from draws to fixtures and where to catch the action live.

Third Round Draw, Fixtures & Results

The third round kicks off during the weeks starting September 8 and September 15. At this stage, nine Premier League teams enter, including Arsenal and Manchester United. There are 32 clubs competing in 16 matches.

Some matches had to be rescheduled due to clashes with UEFA Champions League games. For instance, Everton vs Wolves and Liverpool vs Tottenham were affected because of overlapping home fixtures.

• Sep 8: Bournemouth vs Lincoln City - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 8: Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 8: Leyton Orient vs Bradford City - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 8: Sunderland vs Hull City - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 8: Millwall vs Newcastle United - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 9: Chelsea vs Leeds United - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 15: Peterborough United vs Barnsley - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 15: West Ham vs Fulham - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 15: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 15: Liverpool vs Tottenham - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 15: Reading vs Brentford - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 16: Everton vs Wolves - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 16: Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 16: Coventry City vs Aston Villa - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 16: Manchester United vs Brighton - Sky Sports / Paramount+
• Sep 17: Manchester City vs Norwich City - Sky Sports / Paramount+

Second Round Draw, Fixtures & Results

The second round draw took place on August 10, 2026, with matches played on August 25, 26, and 27. The competition splits into Northern and Southern sections.

Northern Section

• Aug 25: Doncaster Rovers 1-3 Middlesbrough - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Barnsley 3-2 Crewe Alexandra - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Sheffield United - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Blackpool 1-4 Lincoln City - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Fleetwood Town 4-0 Shrewsbury Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Sheffield Wednesday 0-2 Wolves - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Stoke City 1-1 (P) Hull City - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Nottingham Forest 0-2 Leeds United - Sky Sports Main Event, ITV1 (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 26: Bradford City (P) 0-0 Burnley - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 26: Newcastle United 3-2 West Brom - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 26: Preston 0-4 Everton - Sky Sports Main Event (UK), Paramount+ (US)

Southern Section

• Aug 25: Cardiff City 1-2 Norwich City - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 25: Cambridge United 0-1 Millwall - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Ipswich Town 3-1 Leicester City - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 25: Plymouth Argyle 2-4 Coventry City - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Southampton 1-4 West Ham - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 25: Stevenage 0-3 Reading - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Walsall 0-0 (P) Leyton Orient - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Watford 1-5 Peterborough United - Sky Sports+
• Aug 25: Birmingham City 1-6 Brentford - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 26: Tottenham 5-1 Charlton Athletic - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 27: Chelsea 2-0 Luton Town - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 27: Fulham 3-0 AFC Wimbledon - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)

First Round Draw, Fixtures & Results

The first competitive matches of the English football season kick off with the Carabao Cup. The opening game saw Walsall, a League Two side, defeat Championship club Bristol City on August 6, 2026.

A total of 36 ties were scheduled between August 7 and 10, featuring 92 teams chasing the trophy and the European spot it offers. Reigning champions Manchester City aim to match Liverpool's record of 10 wins.

Northern Section

• Aug 7: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3-0 Port Vale - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 7: Middlesbrough 1-0 Wrexham - Sky Sports / ITV 1 (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Barnsley (P) 1-1 Wigan Athletic - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Bradford City 2-0 Rochdale - Sky Sports
• Aug 8: Burnley (P) 1-1 Notts County - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Burton Albion 1-2 Blackburn Rovers - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Crewe Alexandra 2-1 Accrington Stanley - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Derby County 1-2 Lincoln City - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Fleetwood Town 1-0 Chesterfield - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Grimsby Town 1-3 Blackpool - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Preston North End (P) 1-1 Huddersfield Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Salford City 1-1 (P) Shrewsbury Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 Bolton Wanderers - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Stockport County 1-1 (P) Doncaster Rovers - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Stoke City 2-0 Oldham Athletic - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Rotherham United 1-4 West Bromwich Albion - Sky Sports+
• Aug 9: Mansfield Town 0-3 Sheffield United - Sky Sports

Southern Section

• Aug 6: Bristol City 0-1 Walsall - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 7: Wycombe 1-2 Stevenage - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: AFC Wimbledon (P) 1-1 Newport County - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Bristol Rovers 0-1 Peterborough United - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Bromley 1-1 (P) Reading - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Cambridge United 2-1 Barnet - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Cardiff City 3-2 Swindon Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Gillingham 0-3 Luton Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Leicester City 1-0 Northampton Town - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Leyton Orient 2-0 Oxford United - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Norwich City 4-1 MK Dons - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Queens Park Rangers 1-1 (P) Millwall - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Swansea City 0-1 Birmingham City - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Watford 1-0 Crawley Town - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: West Ham United 3-1 Portsmouth - Sky Sports+ (UK), Paramount+ (US)
• Aug 8: Cheltenham Town 1-3 Charlton Athletic - Sky Sports+
• Aug 8: Colchester United 0-2 Southampton - Sky Sports
• Aug 10: Plymouth Argyle 2-0 Exeter City - Sky Sports

Important Dates for the Carabao Cup

• First Round: Week starting August 3, 2026
• Second Round: Week starting August 24, 2026
• Third Round: Weeks starting September 7 and 14, 2026
• Fourth Round: Week starting October 26, 2026
• Quarter-finals: Week starting December 14, 2026
• Semi-final First Leg: Week starting January 11, 2027
• Semi-final Second Leg: Week starting February 1, 2027
• Final: Sunday, March 21, 2027

Prize Money Breakdown

Besides earning a place in European competition, the prize money for the Carabao Cup winner stands at £100,000, as Manchester City received after their 2026 final win over Arsenal.

• Semi-finals: £25,000
• Runners-up: £50,000
• Winners: £100,000

How to Watch the Carabao Cup

All first round matches will be broadcast or streamed on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+ in the UK. One notable game, Middlesbrough vs Wrexham, will also air on ITV1.

Fans in the US can catch select first-round fixtures via CBS Sports channels and platforms like Paramount+ and the Golazo Network. Local listings will give more precise details.

• United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports, ITV
• United States: CBS, Paramount+
• Canada: DAZN
• Australia: beIN Sports
• New Zealand: beIN Sports