The EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) third‑round draw for the current 2025–26 season has already taken place, as the third‑round fixtures were scheduled to be played in the weeks commencing 15 and 22 September 2025. That means the draw itself was held earlier in the season, around the end of August 2025, shortly after the completion of the second round.

Key timing

  • Third‑round ties in 2025–26 were set for the weeks of 15 and 22 September 2025.
  • The EFL’s usual pattern is: round two in late August, followed by the round‑three draw very soon after, so fans and clubs can plan for the mid‑September fixtures.

What this means “now”

Because it is already February 2026, the round‑three draw for this season is long finished and the competition is far beyond that stage (semi‑finals and final dates are already set for January–March 2026). If you’re looking for the upcoming season’s round‑three draw (2026–27), those dates have not yet been confirmed publicly and will only be announced closer to next season’s schedule.

Are you asking about this season’s 2025–26 EFL Cup round‑three draw or trying to find out when next season’s (2026–27) round‑three draw will be?