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Manchester Cityv
Bradford City
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Carabao Cup · 2026/27
How to watch the Carabao Cup in the UK
Choose a UK viewing option, find your match and get ready for kick-off.
Guide reviewed: UK times: GMT / BST · Last fixture check: 14 Nov 2026, 18:00 GMT
UK viewing at a glance
Sky Sports covers the Carabao Cup in the UK, with selected matches also free-to-air on ITV. NOW offers Sky coverage through memberships that include football. Check the confirmed listing for your match before choosing how to watch.
Next matches with confirmed UK coverage
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Carabao Cup UK viewing options
Start with the listing for your match. It identifies the confirmed broadcaster and, when announced, the channel. Coverage starting on TV can be earlier than kick-off.
| Option | Coverage | What you need |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sports | The competition’s UK coverage, across main channels and Sky Sports+. | An eligible Sky Sports package; check the match’s channel or stream. |
| ITV / ITVX | Selected ties, including the final under the agreement through 2026/27. | The relevant free-to-air channel, or a free ITVX account on a supported device. |
| NOW | Sky Sports coverage through memberships that include football. | An eligible paid membership and a supported device. |
How to watch on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+
The EFL’s current agreement provides live Sky coverage of every Carabao Cup fixture. Some ties are selected for the main channels; the other matches are available through Sky Sports+.
If several ties kick off together, select your actual fixture rather than assuming the main channel is showing it. Check the official Sky Sports+ help page for your device. A listing that says ‘Channel TBC’ confirms only the broadcaster currently recorded here.
Which Carabao Cup matches are free on ITV?
ITV’s agreement covers selected games through the end of 2026/27, including the final. It does not make every tie free to watch. Use the free-to-air match list to check whether your club’s next game has been selected.
For ITVX, register or sign in, then use the Live section and select the listed channel or event. Live-event availability can vary by device. In central and northern Scotland, check STV and STV Player’s listings for the relevant match.
A free stream means there is no separate sports-subscription charge for that stream. UK viewers still need to be covered by a TV Licence when watching live TV, including live TV online.
Which NOW membership includes Carabao Cup football?
Check the membership name before paying. NOW’s current options separate football from other sports. The Day Membership lasts 24 hours and the current terms say it starts immediately after purchase, so check your kick-off before buying.
For a Sky Sports+ match, look on the relevant sports page in the NOW app. Streaming features and picture quality depend on the membership and device. Follow NOW’s own offer page for current prices, renewal terms and minimum commitments.
| Membership | Football access |
|---|---|
| All Sky Sports | Sky Sports channels and Sky Sports+ streams. |
| Football | Sky football coverage, including Sky Sports+ football streams. |
| Day | All Sky Sports access for 24 hours. |
| Multi-Sport | Excludes football; do not choose it for a Carabao Cup tie. |
Live video, radio, highlights and replays: what is the difference?
Check the type of coverage before opening a link. A score page or radio programme is not a live video stream. The EFL has listed television, radio and text options separately for cup finals; each match’s actual coverage needs its own confirmation.
| Coverage | What you get |
|---|---|
| Live TV / live stream | Moving pictures while the match is being played. |
| Radio commentary | Live audio, without match pictures. |
| Live text / scores | Written updates and the score. |
| Highlights | Selected moments after or during coverage; not the whole match. |
| Full-match replay | A recording of the complete match, only where a provider makes it available. |
Before kick-off: check the match, account and device
Open the match details, confirm the UK start time and check whether the listing names a channel or only a broadcaster. Sign in on the device you plan to use and find the match before it starts.
If the programme is unavailable, check the provider’s live-event and device guidance. An app opening successfully does not confirm that every event is available on it. For a changed kick-off, check the latest match listing again.
Watching the Carabao Cup: common questions
Can I watch every Carabao Cup match free?
No. Free-to-air coverage applies to selected ITV ties. Check the free match list for a confirmed selection before choosing a paid option.
Is a BBC score page a way to watch the match?
A BBC text page or radio commentary does not provide live match pictures. Follow the confirmed video broadcaster shown for your fixture; check the programme listing if you want audio coverage.
Why can’t I find my game on the main Sky Sports channel?
Simultaneous fixtures can be on different channels or Sky Sports+ streams. Open the listing for your match and select that event in the relevant service.
Does ‘UK TV to be confirmed’ mean the match is not on TV?
No. It means an individual listing has not been confirmed here. Check again after the broadcaster or club announces the arrangements.
Where can I watch highlights or a full replay?
Open the completed match page for available video links. A highlights clip is not a full replay, and a live broadcast does not guarantee a replay will remain available. Check the provider’s programme page for its current offering.
Guide review
Reviewed . Check the match listing for its latest kick-off and viewing details.