2026–27 Carabao Cup: Draw, Fixtures, Results & Full Round-by-Round Guide

Manchester City begin the 67th edition of the League Cup as holders after defeating Arsenal 2–0 in the 2026 final.The 2026–27 Carabao Cup serves as the traditional early-season curtain-raiser for English football. The competition kicks off ahead of the Premier League and EFL campaigns, giving all 92 clubs a path to Wembley.Recent seasons have largely favoured Premier League sides.

Manchester City claimed the trophy last year with a 2–0 win over Arsenal, while Newcastle United’s 2025 success briefly interrupted Big Six dominance. Will an underdog story emerge this time?Here is everything you need to know about the 2026–27 Carabao Cup, including key dates, first-round fixtures, broadcast information and final details.

2026–27 Carabao Cup Round Dates


Round One: Week commencing 3 August 2026  

Round Two: Week commencing 24 August 2026  

Round Three: Weeks commencing 7 & 14 September 2026  

Round Four: Week commencing 26 October 2026  

Round Five: Week commencing 14 December 2026  

Semi-final first legs: Week commencing 11 January 2027  

Semi-final second legs: Week commencing 1 February 2027  

Final: 21 March 2027

Carabao Cup 2026–27 Second Round Fixtures, Results


Here Is Carabao Cup Second Round Fixture, Draw, Results.

How to Watch the 2026–27 Carabao Cup?

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports holds the primary rights. Every match is available via Sky, including the Sky Sports+ channel. Free-to-air broadcaster ITV will show one fixture from each round.In the United States, coverage is on Paramount+ and CBS Sports.

Disney+ holds the rights in Mexico, while DAZN covers the competition in Canada.


When is the 2027 Carabao Cup Final?

The 2027 Carabao Cup final takes place at Wembley Stadium on Sunday, 21 March 2027. Wembley has hosted the showpiece event every year since 2008.Last season, a Nico O’Reilly brace secured Manchester City’s ninth League Cup title with a 2–0 victory over Arsenal.



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