Watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams
Carabao Cup 2026/27 steps things up a notch now, with a pair of blockbuster ties between Chelsea and Leeds, and Liverpool and Tottenham headlining a 16-game slate of third-round fixtures that will play out across two midweek clusters.
The rivalry between Chelsea and Leeds is one of the fiercest in English football, one rooted not in geography but a mutual penchant for brutality both on and off the pitch. Expectations for the Blues are sky-high under Xabi Alonso, but the Whites are in stupendous form under Daniel Farke, having lost only two of their last 16 games.
On the subject of rivalries, estranged Midlands foes Coventry and Aston Villa are set to face off for the first time since 2001. On that occasion, second-half goals from Darius Vassell, Juan Pablo Angel and Paul Merson cancelled out Mustapha Hadji's first-half double to effectively confirm the Sky Blues' relegation from the Premier League.
Liverpool's clash with Tottenham is a marquee matchup that feels particularly significant, given then neither team looks anywhere near likely to challenge in the league this season.
Leyton Orient's meeting with Bradford and Peterborough's clash with Barnsley are two all-League One ties on the cards, while fourth tier Fleetwood Town are the lowest-ranked team still standing. Matt Lawlor's Cods are up against Sheffield Utd.
Follow our guide below for where to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams from anywhere with a VPN. We've also listed the second round fixtures and schedule below.
Carabao Cup 2026/27 third round |
Tue, 8 Sep – Thu, 17 Sep |
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ITVX (UK) / CBS Sports Golazo (US) |
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How can I watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 for free?
Lucky viewers in the UK can watch one game from each round of the 2026/27 Carabao Cup for free on ITV1, with live streaming available via ITVX.
For the first round, the fixture that's been selected for free-to-air broadcast is Middlesbrough vs Wrexham.
In the US, select games will be available on free streaming service CBS Sports Golazo. Bristol City vs Walsall and Wolves vs Port Vale are the first-round fixtures picked.
If you're from the UK but you're currently abroad, you can simply use a VPN to tap into that free Carabao Cup coverage. More details below...
Watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams from anywhere
You won't be able to watch your regular Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams while travelling abroad. The platform will detect that you're in a foreign country and block you.
You can use a VPN (virtual private network) to get around this, though. It's a straightforward piece of software that sets your device to appear as if it's in a different country, allowing you to tune in from anywhere in the world.
We rate NordVPN as one of the best VPN for streaming sports. It offers a generous 30-day guarantee for all your money back if you're not happy with the service.
How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 in the US
Paramount+ ($8.99/month) is showing every Carabao Cup 2026/27 fixture in the US. However, you can get the plan with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.
As we've mentioned above, select matches will be available on free service CBS Sports Golazo. You just need to sign up for an account.
Outside the US right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the soccer.
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Watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams in the UK
Every Carabao Cup 2026/27 game is being shown on Sky Sports in the UK, across its Main Event, Football and Sky Sports+ channels.
Need the Sky Sports lowdown before you invest? Check out our dedicated guide to all things Sky.
However, at least one game from each round – including the final and a leg of each semi-final – will be free-to-air on ITV1 and ITVX. For the third round, Liverpool vs Tottenham and Man Utd vs Brighton have been selected.
Outside the UK during a round of fixtures? Use NordVPN to watch the Carabao Cup as if you were back at home.
Watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams in Australia
beIN Sports shows every Carabao Cup 2026/27 fixture in Australia, with a subscription starting at AU$16.99/month after a 7-day FREE trial.
If you're currently spending time in Australia from the UK, use a good VPN, as detailed above, to tap into your free EFL Cup coverage.
Carabao Cup 2026/27 schedule
Click to see the third round schedule▼
(All times BST)
Tuesday, 8 September
7.45pm – Bournemouth vs Lincoln City
7.45pm – Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough
7.45pm – Leyton Orient vs Bradford
7.45pm – Sunderland vs Hull
8pm – Millwall vs Newcastle
Wednesday, 9 September
8pm – Chelsea vs Leeds
Tuesday, 15 September
7.45pm – Peterborough Utd vs Barnsley
7.45pm – West Ham vs Fulham
8pm – Ipswich vs Arsenal
8pm – Liverpool vs Tottenham | FREE on ITVX (UK)
8pm – Reading vs Brentford
Wednesday, 16 September
7.45pm – Everton vs Wolves
7.45pm – Fleetwood vs Sheffield Utd
8pm – Coventry vs Aston Villa
8pm – Man Utd vs Brighton | FREE on ITVX (UK)
Thursday, 17 August
7.30pm – Man City vs Norwich
Who are the reigning Carabao Cup champions?
Man City beat Arsenal 2-0 in the 2025/26 Carabao Cup final, courtesy of two second-half Nico O'Reilly goals in the space of four minutes.
When is the Carabao Cup 2026/27 final?
The 2026/27 Carabao Cup final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 21 March, 2027.
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