The 2026/27 EFL Cup is about to go down to the last 16 with the first quarter-final of a major English competition of the season.
This season’s round of 16 included a meeting between a record 10-time champions Liverpool and Chelsea, whom they beat in the final of the 2023/24 season.
Manchester City will match the Reds’ record if they lift the trophy this season and Enzo Maresca’s side will also face a very-Premier League draw to reach the quarter-finals, facing Brighton & Hove Albion.
Here are all the details on how to watch the 2026/27 draw EFL Cup quarter-finals, including date, time, TV channel and live broadcasts.
Carabao Cup: When is the EFL Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw will take place on Wednesday 28 October following the draw between Andoni Iraola’s team and the Blues.
Presenter Dave Jones will host the draw alongside former England defenders Conor Coady and Graeme Le Saux.
What time is the EFL Cup quarter final draw?
The match at Anfield kicks off at 20:00 GMT (16:00 ET / 13:00 PT) and will go straight to penalties if the score is level after 90 minutes.
This means that the draw is likely to take place at approximately 22:00 GMT (18:00 ET / 15:00 PT), depending on the added time and whether spot releases are required.
EFL Cup: What channel is the Carabao Cup based on?
All eight ties are on Sky Sports, with the Liverpool v Chelsea game also available on ITV1.
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Carabao Cup draw online
Streaming is available on a range of devices via the Sky GO app and the ITVX app.
EFL Cup Round 5 Ball Numbers
Ball numbers will be published on EFL website on Wednesday morning.
EFL Cup 2026/27 Dates: When are the Carabao Cup Quarter Finals?
Here are the rest of the competition dates for this season.
| stage | dates |
|---|---|
| Quarter finals | Week of December 14, 2026 |
| First leg of the semifinals | Week of January 11, 2027 |
| Semi-finals return | Week of February 1, 2027 |
| end | Sunday, March 21, 2027 |
Do EFL Cup quarter-final ties go to extra time, replays and penalties?
If tied after 90 minutes, EFL Cup ties will go straight to penalties until the semi-finals, which take place over two legs.
If the score is tied after the second leg, overtime and, if necessary, penalties are used to separate the teams.
The final is a one-off game at Wembley Stadium, with extra time and penalties used if necessary.
EFL Cup quarter-final draw: times, times, TV channels
Here are the last 16 games and how to watch them. All times are GMT.
Tuesday, October 27
Bradford City vs Peterborough United (7.45pm, Sky Sports+)
Fleetwood Town v Arsenal (8pm, Sky Sports Football)
Wednesday, October 28
Manchester City – Brighton & Hove Albion (7.30pm, Sky Sports+)
Bournemouth vs Aston Villa (7.45pm, Sky Sports+)
Fulham vs Crystal Palace (7.45pm, Sky Sports+)
Sunderland v Brentford (7.45pm, Sky Sports+)
Liverpool v Chelsea (8pm, Sky Sports Football, ITV1)
Thursday, October 29
Everton vs Newcastle United (7.45pm, Sky Sports+)
Do EFL Cup winners qualify for Europe?
The winners of the EFL Cup receive a place in the play-off stage of the UEFA Conference League unless they qualify through another route for European competition.
Newcastle were an example of the rule in action in 2024/25, instead qualifying for the Champions League through their position in the league.
This meant that their Conference League play-off place went to the next-placed team that had not qualified for European competition through their league position.
