The Carabao Cup quarter-final draw takes place tonight, Wednesday 29 October 2025, following the conclusion of Newcastle vs Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park.
With Brentford, Cardiff City, and Fulham already through to the last eight, five more spots will be decided across today’s remaining fourth-round fixtures, setting the stage for an intriguing draw.
What time is the Carabao Cup quarter-final draw?
The draw will begin following Tottenham’s trip to holders Newcastle, which kicks off at 8pm GMT tonight. Fans can expect the draw to start around 10pm, though this timing may extend if the match requires extra time or penalties. The draw will be shown live on Sky Sports, with streaming also available on the official Carabao Cup social media channels.
Carabao Cup quarter-final draw ball numbers
The eight teams entering tonight’s draw represent a compelling mix of Premier League heavyweights and Championship contenders. Three clubs have already secured their places, while five more will be determined by the outcome of today’s matches.
The draw is completely open, with no seeding or regional restrictions at this stage of the competition.
| Ball Number | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Brentford |
| 2 | Cardiff City |
| 3 | Fulham |
| 4 | Arsenal or Brighton and Hove Albion |
| 5 | Liverpool or Crystal Palace |
| 6 | Newcastle United or Tottenham Hotspur |
| 7 | Swansea City or Manchester City |
| 8 | Wolverhampton Wanderers or Chelsea |
When will the quarter-final matches be played?
The quarter-final fixtures are scheduled for the week commencing 15 December 2025. Specific dates and kick-off times for each tie will be confirmed following tonight’s draw, with broadcasting selections likely to influence the final schedule. The winners will progress to the two-legged semi-finals in January 2026, with the Carabao Cup final at Wembley scheduled for March 2026.
How to watch the draw live
Sky Sports, the official broadcaster of the Carabao Cup, will show the draw live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event immediately following the action from St. James’ Park. For those without a Sky Sports subscription, the draw has previously been streamed live on the official Carabao Cup X account.
With several top-flight clubs still battling for their place in the last eight, tonight’s draw promises to deliver compelling storylines and set up what could be a memorable quarter-final round in the race to lift the trophy at Wembley.