The Carabao Cup 2026/27 season kicks off with all first-round ties broadcast live on Sky Sports. Premier League clubs West Ham, Burnley, and Wolves are among the teams participating in the opening round, which features clubs from the Championship, League One, and League Two.

The action begins Thursday, August 9, with Bristol City vs. Walsall. Friday sees Wolves host Port Vale, Middlesbrough face Wrexham, and Stevenage travel to Wycombe. Saturday features a packed schedule, including Cambridge vs. Barnet, QPR vs. Millwall, and prominent ties like Burnley vs. Notts County and West Ham vs. Portsmouth.

Viewers can watch on Sky Sports+ and the Sky Sports app. The competition progresses with round two commencing the week of August 24, and Premier League sides entering in round three. The final is scheduled for Sunday, March 21.