The next Carabao Cup draw on the calendar is the semi‑final draw for the 2025‑26 competition, which is scheduled for Wednesday 17 December 2025, immediately after the televised quarter‑final between Newcastle United and Fulham.

Quick Scoop

  • The semi‑final draw will be held on the same night as the last quarter‑final, right after full‑time in the TV game (Newcastle vs Fulham).
  • It will confirm the two semi‑final ties and which clubs play the first leg at home.
  • The semi‑final first legs are planned for the week beginning 12 January 2026, with second legs in the week beginning 2 February 2026.

Usual pattern (if you’re thinking ahead)

In recent seasons, Carabao Cup draws have generally been:

  • Early‑round draws in the summer (around late June for round one, then after each round finishes).
  • Later‑round draws (fourth round, quarters, semis) usually held on midweek evenings after televised ties, typically around 10 PM UK time.

How to catch the draw live

  • TV: In the UK, draws are commonly shown on Sky Sports alongside live matches.
  • Online: Major football outlets like GOAL and Sports Illustrated run live blogs and list draw details, fixtures and dates.
  • Social media: Official EFL and club accounts plus big football news accounts post the draw line‑ups almost instantly.

If you tell me which team you support, I can outline what the semi‑final schedule looks like specifically for them.

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