The Carabao Cup first round for the 2026/27 season kicked off on Thursday, with Walsall defeating Bristol City 1-0, and continues through the weekend, wrapping up on Monday, August 10. Notable matches include Queens Park Rangers facing Millwall on Saturday at 2pm.
TV Channels
Sky Sports holds the primary broadcast rights for the tournament. Matches are spread across Sky Sports+, Sky Sports Main Event, and Sky Sports Football, with all games available live on television.
Live Stream Options
For those preferring to stream, Sky subscribers can watch every Carabao Cup match via the Sky Sports app. NOW TV users can also stream all the action through their app.
US Viewing
Fans in the United States can watch most tournament matches through CBS Sports, with Paramount+ as the essential streaming platform. Selected high-profile games may also air on CBS Sports Network or CBS Sports Golazo Network.
Radio Coverage
For audio coverage, talkSPORT and the BBC share non-exclusive radio rights to the Carabao Cup. Listeners can tune into talkSPORT for live commentary or get score updates via BBC Local Radio and Radio 5Live.
