When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel for fourth round
The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place this week, with potential blockbuster ties in store.
Once again, due to the scheduling of European fixtures this season, the third round ties are being played across two weeks, September 8/9 and 15/16/17, 2026.
Action began last week with Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Sunderland - competing in the Europa League - beating Lincoln, Middlesbrough and Hull City respectively at home, before Chelsea defeated Leeds in a renewal of a long-standing rivalry at Stamford Bridge.
The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season will enter the competition over the next four days, with Arsenal , Liverpool, Manchester United , Man City and Aston Villa all expected to progress, and Tottenham drop out.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the fourth round.
The draw will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following the conclusion of the Man Utd vs Brighton tie.
TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
Live blog: You can follow the draw as it happens with Standard Sport’s live blog.
The fourth round ties will take place in the commencing Monday, October 26, 2026.
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