- Carabao Cup Third Round: Tuesday, September 8 - Thursday September 17
- Free Streams: CBS Sports Golazo (US) / ITVX (UK)
- Unlock your free stream with NordVPN
The 2026/27 Carabao Cup live streams are back ahead of what promises to be another fascinating knockout competition featuring the EFL's 92 clubs. Man City are defending champions and, along with the other eight teams featuring in Europe this season, are now set to enter at the third-round stage.
The Round 3 matches are split over the weeks commencing September 7 and 14, with the ties involving those European sides coming in the latter. On Wednesday 9, Chelsea vs Leeds is the pick of the matches between old-school foes who have despised each other since the all-out war that was the 1970 FA Cup final. Before that, on Tuesday 8, Millwall put their promotion-chasing credentials up to test against 2024/25 winners Newcastle, while Leyton Orient take on Bradford.
Next week, on Tuesday 15, Liverpool face Tottenham in arguably the tie of the round, with the latter looking to the cup competitions for success. The following day, it's Man Utd vs Brighton as the upwardly mobiles south coast side visit Old Trafford seeking to bloody some noses. Man City bring the round to a close on Thursday 16, at home to Norwich.
Read on as we show you how to watch the Carabao Cup 2026/27 from anywhere, and for FREE.
Can I watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams for free?
Yes, 10 games from the Carabao Cup 2026/27, including Middlesbrough vs Wrexham and the March 2027 final, will be available in the UK on ITV and via its free streaming service, ITVX.
If you're a US resident, you're also in luck. Free-to-air CBS Sports Golazo will also be showing select games across the season.
The games picked for free coverage in the Third Round are:
Liverpool vs Tottenham – Tuesday 15, 8pm BST, ITVX
Man Utd vs Brighton – Wednesday 16, 8pm BST, ITVX
Those away from the UK right now can stream from anywhere in the world using NordVPN.
Use a VPN to watch any Carabao Cup 2026/27 stream
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How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams in the US
Select Carabao Cup 2026/27 live streams are available for free on CBS Sports Golazo, and on Paramount+ in the US.
The Paramount+ Essential package costs $8.99 per month or $89.99 per year, while Paramount+ Premium costs $13.99 per month or $139.99 per year.
However, for a limited time you can get 30 days for $1 via Walmart Plus.
Carabao Cup soccer is available with all these deals, and you can also watch EFL matches and the Champions League on the platform.
Outside the US? Use NordVPN to access your usual Carabao Cup 2026/27 streams.
How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 in the UK
As we've already mentioned above, up to 10 Carabao Cup 2026/27 will be available to watch for FREE on ITV and via ITVX. That includes the final and Liverpool vs Tottenham and Man Utd vs Brighton in the third round.
Remember, you need to be a UK citizen and have a TV license to watch.
However, that is not the only option as Sky Sports is also providing coverage in the UK, every single fixture set to air across the Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports+ suite of channels.
Sky Sports plans start from £35/month or £22 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.
Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the Carabao Cup 2026/27.
How to watch Carabao Cup 20262/27 live streams in Canada
In Canada, DAZN is showing the Carabao Cup 2026/27.
You'll need DAZN's soccer package, which starts at CA$24.99/month.
Not in Canada? Use NordVPN if you're away from home, in order to tap into your preferred EFL Cup coverage from anywhere.
How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 in Australia
Football fans in Australia can watch the Carabao Cup 2026/27 on beIN Sports.
Subscriptions to beIN SPORTS cost AU$16.99 per month or AU$169.99 per year, with both options including a 7-day free trial. It's also available via Prime Video Channels as an add‑on for AU$14.99/month.
Outside Oz traveling? Use NordVPN to watch the Carabao Cup 2026/27 from anywhere in the world.
How to watch Carabao Cup 2026/27 in New Zealand
It's similar in New Zealand, where you can watch the Carabao Cup 2026/27 on beIN Sports.
Subscriptions to beIN SPORTS cost NZ$14.99 per month or AU$149.99 per year, with both options including a 7-day free trial.
Outside New Zealand traveling? Use NordVPN to watch the Carabao Cup 2026/27 from anywhere in the world.
Carabao Cup 2026/27 Q&A
What are the Carabao Cup 2026/27 second round fixtures?
All times BST
Tuesday 8 September
7:45pm — Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough
7:45pm — Sunderland vs Hull
7:45pm — Bournemouth vs Lincoln
7:45pm — Leyton Orient vs Bradford
8pm — Millwall vs Newcastle
Wednesday 9 September
8:00pm — Chelsea vs Leeds
Tuesday 15 September
7:45pm — Peterborough vs Barnsley
7:45pm — West Ham vs Fulham
8pm — Reading vs Brentford
8pm — Ipswich vs Arsenal
8pm — Liverpool vs Tottenham
Wednesday 16 September
7:45pm — Fleetwood vs Sheffield United
7:45pm — Everton vs Wolves
8pm — Man Utd vs Brighton
8pm — Coventry vs Aston Villa
Thursday 17 September
7:30pm — Man City vs Norwich
What is the Carabao Cup 2026/27 schedule?
- Third Round: w/c September 7 and September 14, 2026
- Fourth round: w/c October 26, 2026
- Quarter Finals: 14 December 14, 2026
- Semi-Final First Leg: w/c January 11, 2027
- Semi-Final Second Leg: w/c February 1, 2027
- Final: Sunday March 21, 2027
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