Every first-round tie in the Carabao Cup 2026/27 season will be shown live on Sky Sports from Friday August 7 to Monday August 10, giving supporters full access to the opening stage of the competition.
The first round features clubs from the Championship, League One and League Two, and Sky Sports customers can watch matches on Sky Sports+. Coverage also includes Soccer Saturday and the Sky Sports app, with the Sky Sports website part of the wider broadcast offering.
The early action has already begun, with Walsall beating Bristol City 1-0 at Ashton Gate in the first round on Thursday. That result came before the rest of the opening fixtures, which are set to be spread across the four-day broadcast window.
What the schedule means
The Carabao Cup fixtures list is important because the first round is the starting point for a large part of the competition, bringing together clubs from the Championship, League One and League Two. With every tie live, fans will be able to follow the full opening round rather than waiting for highlights or selected matches.
Round two is scheduled for the week commencing August 24, while the third round is when the nine Premier League sides in Europe enter the competition. That structure gives the first round added weight, especially for clubs looking to build momentum early in the season.
For now, the key date is clear: the Carabao Cup first round runs from Friday August 7 to Monday August 10, and all of it will be available live on Sky Sports.
