You can watch the Carabao Cup final live on both free-to-air TV and subscription sports channels, with streaming options depending on where you are.

Quick Scoop: Where to Watch

In the UK

  • TV (live):
    • ITV1 (free-to-air) shows the Carabao Cup final live, with build-up from about 3:30 p.m. and kick-off at 4:30 p.m.
* Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event also broadcast the final live, including Ultra HDR options for some devices.
  • Streaming:
    • ITVX (the ITV streaming app/website) carries the live ITV1 feed.
* Sky Sports streams via the Sky Go app for subscribers, and via NOW (day/month sports passes) if you don’t have a full Sky TV package.

Outside the UK (examples)

Exact broadcasters vary by country, but for the current Arsenal vs Manchester City final there are some confirmed rights holders.

  • United States:
    • Shown on CBS platforms and available live on Paramount+.
  • India:
    • Live on FanCode.
  • Australia:
    • Carabao Cup rights are with beIN SPORTS, which shows the final live on its channels and streaming app.

Your local listings or your club’s “how to watch” page (for example, Manchester City’s TV listings hub) often list the exact channel or streaming partner for your country.

Mini FAQ

  1. Do I need a subscription?
    • In the UK, you can watch free on ITV1/ITVX, but Sky Sports or NOW gives you the full pay-TV coverage and extra build-up.
 * In most other countries you’ll need access to the local pay-TV/streaming partner (e.g., Paramount+ in the U.S., beIN SPORTS in Australia).
  1. Can I watch highlights later?
    • Sky Sports posts Carabao Cup clips and highlights on its website and apps after matches.
 * Free-to-air broadcasters like ITV usually show highlights or make replay segments available on ITVX after the game.
  1. When is the current final?
    • The 2025–26 Carabao Cup final (Arsenal vs Manchester City at Wembley) kicks off at 4:30 p.m. UK time on Sunday, 22 March 2026.

Simple viewing checklist

  • If you’re in the UK :
    1. Turn on ITV1 or open ITVX around 3:30 p.m. UK time.
2. Or log into Sky Sports (Sky Go or NOW) and pick Sky Sports Football / Main Event.
  • If you’re outside the UK :
    1. Check the Carabao Cup / EFL or your club’s “how to watch” guide for your country’s broadcaster.
2. Open the listed sports channel or streaming service (e.g., Paramount+, FanCode, beIN SPORTS) at local kick-off time.

TL;DR:

  • UK: ITV1/ITVX (free) and Sky Sports / NOW.
  • US: CBS / Paramount+.
  • India: FanCode.
  • Australia: beIN SPORTS.

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