When is the Carabao Cup draw? Quarter-Final draw details, how to watch and ball numbers

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When is the Carabao Cup draw and how can you see who your club get before anyone else?

When is the Carabao Cup draw? The balls are placed ready for the draw for the second round of the Carabao Cup after the Carabao Cup First Round match between Burton Albion and Leicester City at Pirelli Stadium on August 9, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.
Who will your team draw? (Image credit: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)
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When is the Carabao Cup draw? That's the question you could be asking as soon as your club has confirmed its place in the next round of the competition.

Well, FourFourTwo are here to help: with the Carabao Cup suddenly getting very serious, the road to Wembley is to become a little clearer with the Quarter-Final draw to be conducted after the Fourth Round matches this week.

We've compiled every ball number and all the details you need – and remember that you can sign up for our ...And It's LIVE! newsletter for all the details of how and when to watch all the coverage.

Date and time

Bruno Guimaraes & Joelinton of Newcastle United celebrate with the trophy & team-mates at the end of the Carabao Cup Final between Liverpool and Newcastle United at Wembley Stadium on March 16, 2025 in London, England

Newcastle United are the current holders of the Carabao Cup (Image credit: Getty Images)

When is the Carabao Cup draw for the Quarter-Finals?

The Quarter-Final draw for the Carabao Cup is expected at around 10:30pm GMT on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.

The draw will take place following the conclusion of Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur.

How to watch

Mark Chapman on Sky Sports presenting duty

Sky are the UK broadcasters for the Carabao Cup in the UK (Image credit: Getty Images)

Where can I watch the draw for the Carabao Cup?

The Quarter-Final draw for the Carabao Cup will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event, with a live stream available from the Sky Go app.

Mark Chapman will be overseeing the draw, with pundits Jamie Redknapp and Jobi McAnuff picking out the balls.

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Quarter-Final dates

The Carabao Cup on a green plinth at Wembley Stadium, February 2023

The League Cup Quarter-Finals take place in the middle of December (Image credit: Alamy)

When are the Quarter-Finals of the Carabao Cup?

The Quarter-Finals of the Carabao Cup are scheduled for the week commencing Monday, December 15, 2025.

You can find a full schedule for the football season with our interactive calendar below.

Ball numbers

Wes Morgan and Martin O'Neill draw the balls for the second round of the Carabao Cup after the Carabao Cup First Round match between Burton Albion and Leicester City at Pirelli Stadium on August 9, 2023 in Burton-upon-Trent, England.

Wes Morgan and Martin O'Neill draw the balls (Image credit: Plumb Images/Leicester City FC via Getty Images)

What are the ball numbers for the Carabao Cup Quarter-Final draw?

The ball numbers for the next Carabao Cup draw have not yet been confirmed. They will be announced in advance of the draw on Wednesday, 29 October, and we'll have that update for you as soon as we get it.

Mark White
Mark White
Content Editor

Mark White has been at on FourFourTwo since joining in January 2020, first as a staff writer before becoming content editor in 2023. An encyclopedia of football shirts and boots knowledge – both past and present – Mark has also represented FFT at both FA Cup and League Cup finals (though didn't receive a winners' medal on either occasion) and has written pieces for the mag ranging on subjects from Bobby Robson's season at Barcelona to Robinho's career. He has written cover features for the mag on Mikel Arteta and Martin Odegaard, and is assisted by his cat, Rosie, who has interned for the brand since lockdown.

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