Date, Time & How to Watch

The 2026/27 season has already produced plenty of drama and there is more to come as the Carabao Cup enters the business end of the competition, with teams competing for a place in the quarter-final.

There have already been a few high-profile casualties in the tournament this season, with Manchester United and Tottenham getting knocked out, while Ryan Reynolds’ Wrexham fell at the first hurdle following a narrow defeat against Middlesbrough.

Here is everything you need to know ahead of the EFL Cup quarter-final draw, including when it is, so you can set a reminder, and where to watch it live.

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Draw Date & Time

REUTERS/David Klein

• Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
• Time: 10pm GMT (6pm ET)

The EFL has confirmed that the draw for the Carabao Cup quarter-final will take place on Wednesday, October 28. It is scheduled to be held following the conclusion of the Liverpool-Chelsea game at Anfield, which kicks off at 8pm GMT (4pm ET), so that means a start time of approximately 10pm GMT (6pm ET).

Sky Sports presenter Dave Jones will host proceedings, with former Liverpool defender Conor Coady and ex-Chelsea full-back Graeme Le Saux, who won the cup in 1998 with Chelsea, assisting.

Where to Watch the Carabao Cup Draw

The draw will take place during the live broadcast of Liverpool vs Chelsea, which is being shown on Sky Sports Main Event and ITV1 in the United Kingdom. Viewers based in the United States will be able to watch the Carabao Cup on Paramount+, while DAZN is streaming the game in Canada.

If you don’t have a subscription to those broadcasters, then you can stream the draw live and for free on the official EFL YouTube channel.

Teams & Ball Numbers

Ball numbers will be confirmed on Wednesday, October 28, ahead of the draw.

The following teams are competing in the fourth round for a place in the quarter-final, with the full Carabao Cup 2026/27 draw, fixtures and results tracked in our hub.

1. Bournemouth vs Aston Villa
2. Bradford City vs Peterborough United
3. Everton vs Newcastle United
4. Fleetwood Town vs Arsenal
5. Fulham vs Crystal Palace
6. Liverpool vs Chelsea
7. Manchester City vs Brighton
8. Sunderland vs Brentford

Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Fixture Dates

REUTERS/Toby Melville

The 2026/27 Carabao Cup quarter-final games are scheduled to be played on the week commencing December 14 2026, one of the key dates in the 2026/27 football season.

Exact fixtures will depend on television selections and existing schedules, but we can expect to see game spread across a number of days.