🇬🇧 United Kingdom · EFL Cup 2026-2027

How to watch the EFL Cup in the United Kingdom

TV channel, live stream and kickoff times in the United Kingdom.

🇬🇧 The short answer

The EFL Cup is shown on Sky Sports+ in the United Kingdom. Next up: Fleetwood Town v Arsenal on Sky Sports Football, Tuesday 27 October at 20:00 London time.

Based on the confirmed listings for 19 fixtures this season. Coverage can be split between broadcasters, so each match below shows its own confirmed channel.

All times in UTC. Tap the ☆ next to a team to follow it.

Tuesday 27 October
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Watching the EFL Cup from outside United Kingdom?

This match isn't sold the same way in every country. Here's the route that actually completes from outside its home market, including how to pay when your own card is refused.

  1. 1

    Get a VPN, then connect it to Canada

    You need a VPN subscription first - it gives you an address in Canada, which is what the broadcaster checks.

    Get NordVPN

    Fastest for 4K sport, US$3.39/mo, 30-day money-back. Or Proton VPN (free tier) or Surfshark (US$2.49/mo)

  2. 2

    Subscribe to DAZN

    Pay with PayPal. PayPal usually clears where a foreign card is declined.

    Go to DAZN →
  3. 3

    Watch at your local kickoff time

    Keep the VPN connected to Canada for the whole match.

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Compare every route that works

WhereServiceHow you payDifficulty
CanadaRecommendedDAZNPay with PayPalEasyRoute →
United StatesParamount+Pay with a gift codeEasyRoute →
Netherlands, DenmarkViaplayPay with a virtual cardMediumRoute →
IndonesiaVidioPay with a virtual cardMediumRoute →

Routes are for watching your football while you're away from home. Payment rules are set by each broadcaster and change without notice, so treat these as what usually works, not a guarantee. Some links are affiliate links - we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

Watching the EFL Cup in the United Kingdom

This page lists every EFL Cup fixture for 2026-2027 with the channel in the United Kingdom and the kickoff time in local time, so you never have to work out the difference from UK or European time yourself. Live EFL Cup coverage in the UK is on Sky Sports. Kickoff times and the channel in your own country are listed for every tie here.

Questions people ask

What channel is the EFL Cup on in the United Kingdom?

The EFL Cup is shown on Sky Sports+ in the United Kingdom. The next match, Fleetwood Town v Arsenal, is on Sky Sports Football on Tuesday 27 October.

What time does the EFL Cup kick off in the United Kingdom?

Fleetwood Town v Arsenal kicks off at 20:00 London time on Tuesday 27 October. Every fixture above is converted to local time.

Can I live stream the EFL Cup in the United Kingdom?

Sky Sports+ carries the EFL Cup in the United Kingdom on TV; check the provider for its app or online player.

How do I watch the EFL Cup if I'm outside United Kingdom?

A VPN puts you back in United Kingdom so you can use a subscription you already pay for while you're away. If you're subscribing fresh in another country, the service may refuse a foreign card - PayPal, a prepaid gift code or a virtual card gets you through.