The Carabao Cup is reaching the latter stages with fans of the remaining clubs eager to see who their side could face in the semi-finals of the domestic cup competition.
Here’s everything you need to know about the semi-final draw, including the date, time, TV channel, the all-important ball numbers, as well as the latest outright odds for the remaining teams.
When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Wednesday 17th December 2025 following the conclusion of Newcastle’s quarter-final clash at home to Fulham, which kicks-off at 8.15pm tonight (Wednesday).
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We can expect the draw to take place at approximately 10.35pm.
What TV Channel is the draw on?
The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event after the Newcastle game. It will be hosted by Mark Chapman who will be accompanied by Jamie Redknapp and Shay Given.
Which teams are in the draw?
We already know the identity of one club that are definitely through to the semi-finals after Chelsea beat League One side Cardiff City 3-1 on Tuesday.
Two more quarter-final ties will take place tonight (Wednesday), starting with Manchester City against Brentford (7.30pm), followed by defending champions Newcastle against Fulham (8.15pm).
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So, come the start of the draw we’ll know three clubs in the last-four, however, the fourth and final quarter-final tussle between Arsenal and Crystal Palace doesn’t take place until 8pm next Tuesday (23rd December) because the Eagles are in Conference League action against KPS Kuopio this Thursday.
What are the ball numbers?
1. Chelsea
2. Winner of Manchester City vs Brentford
3. Winner of Newcastle vs Fulham
4. Winner of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace
When are the semi-finals?
The semi-finals feature two legs as both teams play home and away. The first legs will take place the week commencing 12th January 2026 with the second legs played the week commencing 2nd February 2026.
The final is scheduled for Sunday 22nd March 2026 at Wembley Stadium.
Who is the favourite to win the Carabao Cup?
Arsenal and Manchester City can’t be separated at the top of the betting with both clubs priced at 12/5 with bet365.
Chelsea follow at 7/2, ahead of defending champions Newcastle at 11/2, and current FA Cup holders Crystal Palace at 12/1.
Fulham and Brentford can be backed at 18/1 and 25/1 respectively.
