Brief
Carabao Cup draw set for Oct. 28 with Sky Sports broadcast
The draw for the Carabao Cup's fifth round is likely to take place on Oct. 28, 2026, with Sky Sports airing it live.
By Felo News Desk · Published
The Carabao Cup fifth‑round draw is expected on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026, shortly after the Liverpool‑Chelsea quarter‑final at Anfield, according to Standard Sport.
What happened
The fourth‑round ties this week feature Manchester City vs Brighton, Liverpool vs Chelsea, and Everton vs Newcastle United, among others. The draw will determine the match‑ups for the December quarter‑finals, which include six all‑Premier League fixtures.
What the reports add
Standard Sport notes the draw is likely to start around 10:20 pm GMT and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, with a streaming option via the Sky Go app and a live blog on the outlet’s website.
What was said
Standard Sport states, "A time and date for the draw is yet to be confirmed, but it likely take place on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, following the conclusion of the tie between Liverpool and Chelsea at Anfield. It is expected to start around 10.20pm GMT."
How it came about
The draw follows the fourth‑round matches that began this week, continuing the tournament that saw recent upsets such as Manchester City’s 4‑1 win over Norwich and Aston Villa’s progression after Tammy Abraham’s brace.
Key facts
- The Carabao Cup fifth‑round draw is expected on Oct. 28, 2026 at around 10:20 pm GMT. (standard.co.uk)
- The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports and streamed via Sky Go. (standard.co.uk)
- Fourth‑round fixtures this week include Manchester City vs Brighton, Liverpool vs Chelsea, and Everton vs Newcastle United. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “When is Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel”
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