The Carabao Cup semi-final draw is set for Wednesday evening, with the remaining clubs in the tournament eagerly awaiting their last-four opponents. The quarter-finals are a thrilling prospect, featuring a clash between Cardiff City and Chelsea, Manchester City hosting Brentford, holders Newcastle up against Fulham, and Premier League leaders Arsenal facing Crystal Palace. The Arsenal-Palace match has been postponed until next week due to a midweek clash with Palace’s Conference League campaign, with Oliver Glasner’s side set to face Finnish club KuPS on Thursday. The semi-finals are unique in the Carabao Cup, as they are the only round to take place over two legs, with the first legs in mid-January and the second legs in early February, leading up to the final at Wembley on March 22nd. Here’s everything you need to know about the draw:
When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
The draw will take place on Wednesday evening, following the conclusion of the Newcastle v Fulham match, which is scheduled to start around 10:30 pm GMT.
TV channel and how to watch
UK viewers can catch the draw live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News, as well as through the streaming service Sky Go. It will also be available for free via the Carabao Cup’s social media channels.
Quarter-finals
- Cardiff City v Chelsea | Tuesday, December 16, 8 pm
- Man City v Brentford | Wednesday, December 17, 7:30 pm
- Newcastle v Fulham | Wednesday, December 17, 8:15 pm
- Arsenal v Crystal Palace | Tuesday, December 23
Remaining match dates
- Semi-Final first leg: Week commencing January 12, 2026
- Semi-Final second leg: Week commencing February 2, 2026
- Final: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Odds to win Carabao Cup
(via oddschecker)
- Arsenal: 9/4
- Man City: 9/4
- Chelsea: 9/2
- Newcastle: 11/2
- Crystal Palace: 12/1
- Fulham: 16/1
- Brentford: 22/1
- Cardiff City: 50/1
