The 26/27 EFL Carabao Cup season starts this weekend. 25/26 winners Manchester City will be looking to retain the cup this season, while Arsenal will be looking to pick it up in 2027.
Carabao Cup round dates
- Round One: Weekend of 7-9 August 2026
- Round Two: w/c 24 August 2026
- Round Three: w/c 7 September and w/c 14 September 2026
- Round Four: w/c 26 October 2026
- Round Five: w/c 14 December 2026
- Semi-Final First Leg: w/c 11 January 2027
- Semi-Final Second Leg: w/c 1 February 2027
- Final: Sunday 21 March 2027
