The 2026 Carabao Cup final (Arsenal vs Manchester City at Wembley on Sunday 22 March 2026, 16:30 UK) is live on Sky Sports and free-to-air on ITV in the UK, with various international broadcasters carrying it worldwide.

Carabao Cup Final: Where to Watch

Key details (2026 final)

  • Fixture: Arsenal vs Manchester City, Carabao Cup Final 2025/26.
  • Date: Sunday 22 March 2026.
  • Kick-off: 16:30 UK time (11:30 ET, 10:00 IST, 02:30 AEST Monday).
  • Venue: Wembley Stadium, London.

In the UK

  • TV (pay) : Sky Sports Football, Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Ultra HDR, Sky One.
  • TV (free-to-air) : ITV1 (plus STV in Scotland).
  • Streaming (Sky subscribers) : Sky Go / Sky Sports app (choose Sky Sports Football/Main Event from the “Watch” section).
  • Streaming (non-Sky) : NOW (Day or Month Sports Pass).
  • Free streaming : ITVX / STV Player apps and websites.

Quick example: if you don’t have Sky, you can simply watch on ITV1 on your TV or stream free via ITVX in the UK.

In the US

  • Broadcaster: CBS / Paramount+ holds rights for the Carabao Cup final in the US.
  • How to watch:
    • Live TV: CBS (check local listings).
    • Streaming: Paramount+ live sports section (select the Arsenal vs Man City match tile at kick-off time).

In India

  • Broadcaster: FanCode carries the Carabao Cup final.
  • How to watch:
    • App/Website: FanCode app or web, search for “Carabao Cup Final – Arsenal vs Manchester City”.
* Kick-off: 10:00 p.m. IST on Sunday.

In Australia

  • Broadcaster: beIN Sports shows the Carabao Cup final.
  • How to watch:
    • TV: beIN Sports channel via your pay TV provider.
* Streaming: beIN Sports Connect app/site.

* Time: 02:30 a.m. AEST on Monday.

Other regions (general guidance)

A recent guide notes that Carabao Cup 2025/26 matches are carried in many regions, often via the same networks that show Premier League games (for example, US on CBS/Paramount+, and other markets via local pay-sports channels).

If you are outside the UK, US, India, or Australia, check the same channel that usually shows English domestic cups in your country, or your local listings on match day.

Online watchalongs and coverage (not official streams)

Alongside official rights holders, there are popular live watchalong streams and pre-match shows on YouTube. These do not show the actual match pictures but provide fan commentary and reactions.

  • Fan watchalong: Channels hosting “Arsenal vs Man City LIVE Carabao Cup Final Watchalong”.
  • Club content: Arsenal’s official channel has pre-match build-up, studio chats and fan content around the final.
  • Simulations: Some channels stream video game simulations of the final, clearly marked as not real live football.

These are fun if you like fan reactions but you still need an official TV/streaming source to actually watch the match itself.

Mini sections: quick scenarios

1. I’m in the UK and want the easiest free option

  • Turn on ITV1 on your TV shortly after 15:30.
  • Or open the ITVX app/site, sign in, and choose the live ITV1 channel for full coverage from around 15:30 and kick-off at 16:30.

2. I already have Sky Sports

  • On TV: Go to Sky Sports Football or Sky Sports Main Event from 15:30 onwards.
  • On mobile/tablet: Open Sky Go / Sky Sports app, tap “Watch”, and select Sky Sports Football.

3. I don’t have Sky but want HD with sports studio coverage

  • Buy a NOW Sports Day or Month pass, then watch via the NOW app on your smart TV, console, or mobile device; select the Sky Sports Football channel in the app at kick-off.

4. I’m in the US and just want a stream

  • Sign up or log in to Paramount+.
  • Go to the Live Sports section at around 11:15 ET and click on the Arsenal vs Manchester City Carabao Cup Final listing.

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TL;DR:
In the UK watch on Sky Sports or free on ITV/ITVX; in the US on CBS/Paramount+; in India on FanCode; in Australia on beIN Sports, with global fans turning to local sports networks plus YouTube watchalongs for extra commentary and hype.

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