The final of the EFL Cup, or Carabao Cup as it’s known for sponsorship reasons, is upon us.
While not the most prestigious trophy in English football, it does offer the first chance for a major trophy this season. Both teams will want to win it, with Chelsea’s Mauricio Pochettino looking for a first piece of silverware in England and Jurgen Klopp wanting to go out on a high in his last season with Liverpool.
Here’s how to watch the full match live, whether you’re based in the UK, US or elsewhere.
When is the Carabao Cup final?
The Carabao Cup final takes place on Sunday, 25 February 2024 .
It kicks off at 3pm at Wembley Stadium in London (GMT), which translates to 10am in New York (ET) or 7am in Los Angeles (PT) .
With the possibility of extra time and penalties if the teams are level, it could last for up to three hours.
How to watch the Carabao Cup final 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. The final will be broadcast on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Existing Sky Q customers with a Sky Sports package can also tune into games on TV or online via Sky Go .
Alternatively, you can add it to a Sky Stream box alongside Sky TV and Netflix for £20 per month for the first month, then £48 per month for rest of the 18-month contract. Or get a Sky Glass TV, with prices starting at £10 upfront with £34 per month for three months, then £60 per month for rest of 18-month contract.
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 monthly plan is the best option for most people. It currently costs £26.99 per month for six months, then £34.99 per month after that. A free month of Now Boost is included, adding 1080p Full HD quality, removing ads and letting you stream on up to three devices at once (rather than the usual one). After that, it’s an extra £6 per month.
How to watch the Carabao Cup final in the US
In the US, the Carabao 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 in the UK, a subscription means you can watch every single match live. It costs $10.99 per month or $109.99 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.
How to watch the Carabao Cup outside the UK or US
If you’re not based in the US or UK, it’s worth checking which broadcaster is showing the Carabao 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.
Download the relevant VPN app
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Head to the download page for the VPN you’d like to install and click ‘Download App’. The likes of NordVPN are available on a range of devices.
Connect to a UK or US server
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Open the app and sign in to your account if necessary. Then, select any UK or US server and connect to it.
Depending on the service you’re using, it might look quite different to the above. But this should be relatively easy to find.
Start watching as usual
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Head to the website or app you’d usually use to start watching. You should now be able to stream content as normal and without any restrictions.
Want more football? Here’s how to watch the Premier League , Champions League and Europa League live.
Author: Anyron Copeman, Mobile Editor, Tech Advisor
Anyron is Mobile Editor at Tech Advisor, where he’s been a mainstay of the editorial team since 2019. In his current role, Anyron is responsible for all smartphone, tablet and mobile network coverage on the site. A BA Journalism graduate, he has experience with a wide range of consumer tech products and services, including smartphones, tablets, foldables, wearables and more.
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