Watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams
Carabao Cup 2026/27 steps things up a gear this midweek, with a blockbuster tie between Nottingham Forest and Leeds – which is free-to-air on ITVX in the UK – headlining a 23-game slate of second-round fixtures.
The clash comes hot on the heels of Leeds' last-gasp victory over the Tricky Trees on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, Anton Stach curling home an 88th-minute free-kick after a clumsy foul by Nikola Milenkovic. To make matters worse for new Forest coach Oliver Glasner, Matz Sels was beaten at his near post.
The second round marks the entry point for the 11 Premier League teams not involved in European competition, including Tottenham, who were humiliated by Brentford on Saturday. Spurs will host Charlton in one of several ties with giant-killing potential, some of the others being Ipswich vs Leicester, Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry, Chelsea vs Luton Town and Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon.
League Two outfit Walsall produced the biggest shock of the opening round by eliminating Championship side Bristol City, courtesy of an Aaron Pressley strike straight after the interval. The Saddlers have been rewarded with a clash against Leyton Orient, of League One.
Romantics, meanwhile, will want to keep an eye out for David Moyes' return to Deepdale, the Everton coach having ended his playing career and taken his first managerial steps at Preston.
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 second round |
Tue, 25 Aug – Thu, 27 Aug |
Select free streams |
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.
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However, 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 second round, it's Nottingham Forest vs Leeds.
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
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(All times BST)
Tuesday, 25 August
7pm – Cardiff vs Norwich
7.30pm – Doncaster Rovers vs Middlesbrough
7.45pm – Barnsley vs Crewe Alexandra
7.45pm – Blackburn Rovers vs Sheffield Utd
7.45pm – Blackpool vs Lincoln City
7.45pm – Cambridge Utd vs Millwall
7.45pm – Fleetwood Town vs Shrewsbury Town
7.45pm – Ipswich vs Leicester
7.45pm – Plymouth Argyle vs Coventry
7.45pm – Sheffield Wednesday vs Wolves
7.45pm – Southampton vs West Ham
7.45pm – Stevenage vs Reading
7.45pm – Stoke vs Hull
7.45pm – Walsall vs Leyton Orient
7.45pm – Watford vs Peterborough Utd
8pm – Birmingham vs Brentford
8pm – Nottingham Forest vs Leeds | FREE on ITVX (UK)
Wednesday, 26 August
7.45pm – Bradford vs Burnley
7.45pm – Newcastle vs West Brom
7.45pm – Tottenham vs Charlton
8pm – Preston North End vs Everton
Thursday, 27 August
7.30pm – Chelsea vs Luton
8pm – Fulham vs AFC Wimbledon
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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