Everything You Need to Know About the 2026–27 Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw: When, Where, and Who's in the Hat

The 67th edition of the English League Cup got underway back in late July, with the competition's fourth round now just around the corner.

After a preliminary playoff involving four teams, the remaining League Two clubs entered at the first round alongside League One and Championship sides, with Premier League teams not competing in European football joining at the second round.

The third round, however, marked the entry of the Premier League's heavyweights, as Champions League clubs Arsenal, Aston Villa, Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United all threw their hats into the ring in pursuit of the trophy.

With some matches in the current round still to be completed, here's all you need to know ahead of the upcoming fourth round draw.

When Is the Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw?

The Carabao Cup fourth round draw is set to take place following the conclusion of Manchester United vs. Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday, Sept. 16.

The exact timing of the draw remains uncertain, particularly given the possibility of the Old Trafford clash going to a penalty shootout, but the game is scheduled to kick off at 8 p.m. BST (3 p.m. ET, 12 p.m. PT).

How to Watch the Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw

Viewers in the United Kingdom can catch the fourth round draw live on Sky Sports.

The Carabao Cup's official social media platforms will also provide live coverage of the draw, which is being hosted by Pien Meulensteen, with former professionals Jamie Redknapp and Ashley Young handling the ball-drawing duties.

Ball Numbers for the Carabao Cup Fourth Round Draw

1. AFC Bournemouth
2. Arsenal
3. Bradford City
4. Brentford
5. Chelsea
6. Crystal Palace
7. Fulham
8. Liverpool
9. Newcastle United
10. Peterborough United
11. Sunderland
12. Coventry City or Aston Villa
13. Everton or Wolverhampton Wanderers
14. Fleetwood Town or Sheffield United
15. Manchester United or Brighton & Hove Albion
16. Manchester City or Norwich City

When Will the Carabao Cup Fourth Round Take Place?

There is more than a month to wait before the fourth round fixtures are played out across England, with ties scheduled for the week beginning Oct. 26.

The quarterfinals are then due to be held in December, with the two-legged semifinal ties following at the start of 2027.

The final, once again set to be hosted at Wembley Stadium, is scheduled for March 21, 2027.