With its final taking place in February, the Carabao Cup represents the first opportunity for English clubs to secure a major trophy in the 2022-23 season. All four quarter finals are being broadcast live in the US, although you’ll have to be content with the two top picks in the UK. Here’s everything you need to know.
Which Carabao Cup quarter-finals are on TV?
There are some great games to look forward to in the Carabao Cup quarter-finals. Here are the upcoming ties:
Tue 10 Jan
Man Utd vs Charlton – KO 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT – ESPN+Newcastle vs Leicester – KO 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT – ESPN+/Sky Sports
Wed 11 Jan
Nottingham Forest vs Wolves – KO 11.45am PT/2.45pm ET/7.45pm GMT – ESPN+Newcastle vs Leicester – KO 12pm PT/3pm ET/8pm GMT – ESPN+/Sky Sports
The winners of each tie will face off in a two-legged semi-final, with matches on the week beginning 23 January and 30 January. That’s ahead of the final taking place on 26 February 2023.
How to watch the Carabao Cup in the US
In the US, the FA Cup is exclusive to ESPN. That means you’ll have to pay for full access, although some matches are also broadcast on the free-to-air ESPN channel. But unlike the UK, a subscription means you can watch every single match live. It costs $9.99 per month or $99.99 per year, but lots of other live sport is included in the price. ESPN+ is also the place to watch many American football, hockey, golf and basketball matches, plus many top European football leagues. You can sign up now via the ESPN website.
How to watch the Carabao Cup in the UK
Sky Sports has exclusive rights to the Carabao Cup in the UK, so you’ll need to pay a fee in order to watch the match. Sky Sports show two live matches from the first round to the quarter-final stage, but both semi-finals and the final are being broadcast. Existing Sky Q customers with a Sky Sports package can also tune into games on TV or online via Sky Go. If you already subscribe to Sky TV, the cheapest plan currently costs £18 extra month, or you can get all the Sky Sports channels at £24 extra per month. However, you’ll need to pay at least £44 per month for 18 months if you’re a new customer. See the full range of subscriptions on the Sky website. But if you don’t want to commit to a Sky Sports subscription, the Sky-owned Now (previously Now TV) streaming service is a great alternative. It’s available on a wide range of devices, including phones, tablets, laptops and games consoles. A day pass offers 24 hours access for £11.98, but the £33.99pm monthly plan is the best option for most people. That includes a free seven-day trial of Now Boost, which adds 1080p Full HD quality, removes ads and lets you stream on 3 devices at once (rather than the usual one). After that, it’s an extra £5 per month. You can sign up via the Now website.
How to watch the Carabao Cup outside the US or UK
If you’re not based in the US or UK, it’s worth checking which broadcaster is showing the FA Cup in your country. Signing up there will be the easiest way to watch live. But if you’re just on holiday or a trip abroad, a VPN is your best option. This allows you to connect to encrypted servers and appear in another country, complete with a new IP address that can’t be traced back to you. That makes it a good option to protect your privacy, too. A particularly good option is NordVPN (available here). Just install it on your computer, phone or tablet and connect to a US or UK server, then you’ll be good to go. For some other great VPNs, check our our best VPN chart. Want more football? Here’s how to watch the Premier League, Champions League and Europa League live. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
