Competition
EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
About EFL Cup (Carabao Cup)
The EFL Cup, currently sponsored as the Carabao Cup, is a single-elimination knockout competition contested annually by the 92 clubs of the Premier League and the English Football League. It is the second-most prestigious cup competition in England, after the FA Cup. The final is held at Wembley Stadium, typically in late February or early March.
In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports holds the exclusive rights to the Carabao Cup. The winner earns a place in the following season's UEFA Conference League play-off round, unless they have already qualified for a higher European competition through their league position.
Coverage snapshot
In the current schedule, EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) has 0 listed matches with 0 broadcasting channels. The channel mix is 0 free-to-air and 0 subscription services in this dataset.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch the Carabao Cup?
In the United Kingdom, the EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) is exclusive to Sky Sports. International rights are held by Paramount+ in the United States and other broadcasters elsewhere.
Is the Carabao Cup the same as the EFL Cup?
Yes — Carabao is the current title sponsor of the EFL Cup. The competition has changed sponsor several times in its history and has previously been known as the Milk Cup, Littlewoods Cup, Worthington Cup, Carling Cup, and Capital One Cup.
Does the Carabao Cup winner qualify for Europe?
Yes — the winner of the Carabao Cup earns a place in the following season's UEFA Conference League play-off round, unless they have already qualified for a higher European competition through their Premier League finishing position.
References
Competition format and rights notes are sourced from official competition portals and encyclopedia profiles listed below.