When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel for fourth round

The Carabao Cup fourth round draw takes place next week, with the potential of some blockbuster ties in store.

Once again, due to the scheduling of European fixtures this season, the third round ties are being played across two weeks, September 8/9 and 15/16/17, 2026.

Action begins on Tuesday night with Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Sunderland – competing in the Europa League – facing Lincoln, Middlesbrough and Hull City respectively at home.

Then on Wednesday, Chelsea and Leeds United renew a long-standing rivalry at Stamford Bridge.

The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season will enter the competition over the next nine days, with Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Man City and Aston Villa all expected to progress.

Here’s everything you need to know about the Carabao Cup draw for the fourth round.

The draw will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, following the conclusion of the Man Utd vs Brighton tie.

It is expected to start around 10.15pm BST.

TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.

Live stream: Subscribers can tune online in via the Sky Go app.

Live blog: You can follow the draw as it happens with Standard Sport’s live blog.

The ball numbers are to be confirmed next week.

The fourth round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, October 26, 2026.

Crystal Palace vs Middlesbrough

Leyton Orient vs Bradford

Fleetwood vs Sheffield United

Manchester United vs Brighton