EFL Cup on TV Today
Where to Stream EFL Cup Live
Where to watch EFL Cup online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.
About EFL Cup
The EFL Cup, known as the Carabao Cup for sponsorship reasons, is the secondary knockout cup competition in English soccer. It's open to all 92 clubs in the Premier League and English Football League. The tournament runs from August through March, with the final at Wembley Stadium. The semifinals are wrapping up, with the final scheduled for later this month.
Top teams
Liverpool has dominated the EFL Cup in recent years, winning it multiple times under Jurgen Klopp. Manchester City has also been a powerhouse, winning four straight titles from 2018 to 2021. Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea are regular contenders. The tournament often gives smaller clubs a chance at a Wembley final. In recent years, clubs like Swansea, Birmingham, and Middlesbrough have made deep runs. The big clubs rotate their squads in the early rounds, which opens the door for upsets.
Format
The EFL Cup is a straight knockout tournament. The early rounds are regionalized. Premier League clubs enter in the second round. The semifinals used to be two legs, but the format changed in recent years — it's now a single leg at a neutral venue except for the 2025-26 season, which returned to two-leg semifinals. The final is a single match at Wembley. The schedule is tight, especially for clubs also in European competitions.
Viewership
The EFL Cup pulls massive numbers. The final alone draws over 40 million viewers globally. The semifinals also get strong ratings, especially when the big clubs are involved. The tournament doesn't have the same prestige as the FA Cup, but it's still a major event in the English soccer calendar. The Wembley final is a huge day out for fans.
Streaming options in the US
Paramount+ is the primary home of the Carabao Cup in the US, streaming the majority of games from every round. CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free-to-watch streaming channel that covers select matches. Fubo offers select matches that are broadcast on the CBS Sports Network.
Streaming options in the UK
Sky Sports+ and Sky Go are the main rights holders, showing every fixture of the 2025-26 competition. NOW provides flexible, short-term Sky Sports passes for streaming without a long-term contract. ITVX is the free-to-air service showing select matches (10 ties) in partnership with Sky, including the final.
Streaming options in Canada
DAZN is the exclusive home of the Carabao Cup in Canada, streaming the majority of games.
Streaming options in Europe
Coverage varies by region. In the Nordics, Baltics, Netherlands, and Poland, Viaplay holds exclusive rights. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Sky Deutschland carries the matches. In France, beIN Sports has the rights. In Greece, Cosmote TV is the broadcaster. In Turkey, Exxen holds the rights. Other broadcasters include Setanta Sports (Eurasia and Baltics), Arena Sport (Balkans), and Sport TV (Portugal).
Streaming options in Australia and New Zealand
beIN Sports holds the rights in Australia and New Zealand.
Streaming options in India and Subcontinent
FanCode is the exclusive broadcaster for the Carabao Cup in India and the subcontinent.
Streaming options in MENA and Latin America
In the Middle East and North Africa, beIN Sports MENA holds the rights. In Latin America and the Caribbean, ESPN and Disney+ are the broadcasters.
Current season
The 2025-26 Carabao Cup kicked off in August 2025. The semifinals wrapped up in February, with the final scheduled for March. Liverpool are the defending champions after winning the 2024-25 final against Chelsea. This year's final features a clash between two Premier League heavyweights. The winner qualifies for the UEFA Conference League playoffs.
Recently Completed Matches
Review the final scores and details for recently concluded EFL Cup broadcasts below.
