England EFL Cup

If you want to learn how to watch the EFL Cup in the UK, we’ve got you covered. Our comprehensive guide covers channels, broadcasters, TV packages, highlights, live-streaming information and everything in between.

What Channel Has Carabao Cup TV Rights in the UK? 

Sky Sports holds the EFL Cup TV rights in the UK. As part of its blockbuster rights deal with the English Football League (EFL), Sky Sports will air coverage of every single match from the EFL Cup beginning in the first round and all the way to the final.

Meanwhile, free-to-air broadcaster ITV has purchased the rights to simulcast one match from each round of the competition, via a sub-licensing agreement with Sky Sports.

Best TV Packages to Watch the Carabao Cup in the UK

With lots of different Sky Sports packages to choose from, it can often be tricky to find the best deal. Fans can enjoy Sky Sports in various ways.

Currently, NOW is arguably the best package for those wanting to access all live EFL Cup games on TV. NOW’s Sports Membership is priced at £27.99 a month over a 12-month contract.

Best Deals, Free Trials and Special Offers to Watch the Carabao Cup in the UK

The good news is that Sky Sports frequently runs special offers and promotions. Although Sky Sports holds the TV rights for the EFL Cup in the UK, fans can also enjoy selected matches free of charge on ITV

The best deal for watching Sky Sports is via an annual subscription to the live streaming service NOW's Sports Membership, which allows the user access to all Sky Sports channels.

Best Carabao Cup Live Streaming Options in the UK

If you prefer watching football on your favourite portable device, you will be pleased to learn that there are plenty of ways to enjoy EFL Cup live streams. That means you can stream live EFL Cup games via your smartphone, laptop or tablet. 

Fans can catch every Carabao Cup game on Sky Sports via live streaming either on Sky Stream if they are a Sky customer, or via a subscription to the live streaming service NOW.

Meanwhile, selected matches can also be watched for free on the ITVX streaming app.

Can You Watch the Carabao Cup Using a VPN? 

For those who may not be familiar with the term, VPN is short for “virtual private network”. VPNs create a secure network connection between your device and a distant server, allowing you to access content from different geographic locations. 

Broadcasters in Europe, Asia, Oceania and the Americas have access to a varying number of EFL Cup games per season. You can use a VPN to watch the Carabao Cup, but we strongly recommend researching the realm of VPNs before diving in. 

Best Platforms to Watch Carabao Cup Highlights in the UK 

As the TV rights holder for the EFL Cup in the UK, Sky Sports airs highlights shows throughout the season. Not only can you catch up with EFL Cup highlights on these TV shows, but you can also watch highlights on Sky Stream.

On top of that, ITV is allowed to show EFL Cup highlights in the UK. ITV airs highlight shows throughout every round of the competition, enabling fans to catch up with the action on TV or via their on-demand streaming service, ITVX. 

You can also find EFL Cup highlights on YouTube. Highlights are posted on the official EFL channel as well as the Sky Sports Football channel, so there are plenty of ways to enjoy exciting matches and memorable moments from the Carabao Cup.

FAQ: How to Watch the Carabao Cup 

Q. How can I watch the EFL Cup?
A. Sky Sports holds the EFL Cup TV rights in the UK. Fans can watch live EFL Cup games via Sky Sports TV channels, Sky Stream and other streaming services like NOW. Fans can also watch selected matches on ITV.

Q. Is the Carabao Cup free to watch? 
A. Some matches from the 2026-27 Carabao Cup are free to watch on ITV or ITVX.

Q. Does DAZN show the EFL Cup?
A. DAZN shows a handful of exclusive EFL Cup games in Canada. UK fans or viewers around the world could consider using a VPN to access DAZN Canada and watch games there.

Q. Is the Carabao Cup on ITV or BBC?
A. The BBC does not have Carabao Cup TV rights. ITV, on the other hand, will show selected matches throughout the course of the tournament.

Q. Which team has won the most EFL Cups?
A. Liverpool (10) hold the record for the most EFL Cup triumphs, followed by Manchester City (8), Manchester United (6), Aston Villa (5) and Chelsea (5).