The Carabao Cup semi-finals for the 2025/26 season are scheduled as two-legged ties. First legs take place during the week commencing January 12, 2026, and second legs in the week commencing February 2, 2026.

Key Dates

  • First Legs : Week of January 12, 2026 (exact dates TBC post-draw).
  • Second Legs : Week of February 2, 2026.
  • Final : March 22, 2026, at Wembley Stadium.

Draw Status

The semi-final draw occurred on December 17, 2025, after the quarter-finals, featuring teams like Chelsea (confirmed) and winners from matches such as Newcastle vs. Fulham, Manchester City vs. Brentford, and Arsenal vs. Crystal Palace. Specific matchups remain TBD in available updates as of late December 2025.

Trending Context

Fans on platforms like Reddit and X buzz about the congested schedules and two-legged format, with some calling it a "waste of time" compared to single- leg ties, while others hype potential clashes like Arsenal-Liverpool. Odds favor top Premier League sides pre-draw.

TL;DR : Semis start w/c Jan 12, 2026 (leg 1), return w/c Feb 2 (leg 2).

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