EFL Trophy on TV Today
Where to Stream EFL Trophy Live
Where to watch EFL Trophy online: The premium networks and streaming platforms below hold the official broadcast rights to air live matches.
About EFL Trophy
The EFL Trophy is a knockout cup competition for clubs in League One and League Two, the third and fourth tiers of English soccer. It also includes invited Premier League U21 academy teams. The tournament runs from August through April, with the final at Wembley Stadium. The knockout rounds are underway, with the final scheduled for next month.
Format
The EFL Trophy starts with a group stage. The 48 League One and League Two clubs are split into regional groups, joined by 16 Premier League U21 sides. The top teams advance to the knockout rounds. From there, it's single-leg ties until the final at Wembley. The group stage format has been controversial — some traditionalists don't like the U21 teams being involved, but the EFL argues it gives young players competitive experience.
Top teams
The trophy is often won by clubs who are pushing for promotion from League One. Portsmouth, Sunderland, and Rotherham have won it in recent years. The U21 teams rarely make deep runs — they're usually eliminated in the group stage or early knockouts. The tournament gives smaller clubs a realistic shot at a Wembley final, which is a huge deal for fans.
Viewership
The EFL Trophy pulls around 2 million viewers annually. The numbers are strongest in the UK, where fans of League One and League Two clubs follow the tournament closely. The final at Wembley draws the biggest audience. International interest is minimal, but hardcore English soccer fans in the US and Europe tune in for the later rounds.
Streaming options in the UK and Ireland
Sky Sports+ is the primary home of the EFL Trophy. Every single game of the tournament is broadcast live on Sky Sports+ or main Sky Sports channels. NOW offers a Sports Membership for fans without a traditional Sky subscription.
Streaming options in the US
Paramount+ is the primary streaming home for the EFL Trophy in the US. CBS Sports Golazo Network streams select games for free on the Paramount+ app, Pluto TV, and CBSSports.com.
Streaming options in Canada
DAZN holds the rights to broadcast EFL matches, including the EFL Trophy, often shared alongside the Carabao Cup coverage.
Streaming options in Europe
Coverage varies by region. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Sky Deutschland carries the matches. In France, beIN Sports has the rights. In the Nordics (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden), Viaplay is the broadcaster. In the Balkans and Central Europe, Arena Sport and Setanta Sports hold the rights.
International streaming via iFollow
For most international regions, matches not picked up by a local broadcast partner can be streamed directly through the official club website's streaming service, often on the iFollow platform. This is the primary way for fans outside the UK to follow their club in the EFL Trophy. A subscription is required.
Streaming options in other regions
In Latin America and the Caribbean, ESPN and Disney+ are the broadcasters. In India, FanCode holds the rights. In Australia and New Zealand, beIN Sports is the broadcaster. In Hong Kong, matches are on TVB. In Singapore, Singtel holds the rights.
Current season
The 2025-26 EFL Trophy kicked off in August 2025. The knockout rounds are happening now in April, with the final scheduled for later this month at Wembley Stadium. The defending champions are Peterborough United, who won the 2024-25 final against Wycombe Wanderers. This year's final features two League One clubs fighting for silverware and a day out at Wembley.
Recently Completed Matches
Review the final scores and details for recently concluded EFL Trophy broadcasts below.
