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

The prize: Carabao Cup - (Getty Images)

The draw for the fourth round of the Carabao Cup takes place next week.

Due to the scheduling of European fixtures this season, the third round ties are being played across two weeks, beginning September 15 and 22, 2025.

Tuesday night saw Crystal Palace and Brentford overcome Millwall and Aston Villa respectively on penalties to progress.

Meanwhile, the journey for Grimsby - who dumped Manchester United out in the second round - continues after they beat struggling Sheffield Wednesday.

The remaining Premier League teams competing in Europe this season will enter the competition over the next eight days, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all expected to progress.

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

When is the Carabao Cup draw?

Nothing has been confirmed yet, but the draw is likely to take place on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.

It could to take place after Arsenal’s tie against Port Vale, with an estimated start time of between 10-10.15pm BST.

How to watch the Carabao Cup draw

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

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

Carabao Cup draw ball numbers

The ball numbers are to be confirmed next week.

When will the fourth round ties be played?

The fourth round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, October 27, 2025.

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