Lincoln vs. Chelsea Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide for TV and Live Stream

Chelsea find themselves among the Premier League sides facing potential upsets in this week's Carabao Cup fixtures, as the six clubs participating in the current Champions League campaign kick off their domestic cup journeys.

We've witnessed Manchester United fall to League Two opponents, while Nottingham Forest let slip a two-goal advantage away to Swansea City in the previous round. There appears to be an atmosphere of unpredictability this season.

Chelsea have typically managed to steer clear of cup surprises since their shocking home defeat to Bradford City in the FA Cup ten years ago, though they haven't claimed this particular trophy for a decade.

Enzo Maresca possesses an exceptionally deep roster due to BlueCo's continuous player acquisitions, and the Italian manager will probably rotate extensively from the team that lost 2–1 at United on Saturday, leaving the Blues winless across three matches in all competitions.

An impressive Lincoln City side has a track record of notable cup campaigns, though they've only previously advanced to the fourth round of the League Cup on two occasions. A home victory on Tuesday evening would represent a significant achievement.

Here's your guide to following the match.

What Time Does Lincoln vs. Chelsea Kick Off?

How to Watch Lincoln vs. Chelsea on TV and Live Stream

Broadcasting options for early Carabao Cup rounds aren't as extensive as typical Premier League or Champions League matches, but streaming alternatives exist for fans wanting to follow Tuesday's encounter.

In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports are showing more Carabao Cup matches than previously, following the launch of Sky Sports+, which debuted last year. This platform will carry Chelsea's trip to Lincoln, with radio coverage also provided by BBC Radio 5 Live.

Paramount+ continues to stream all significant Carabao Cup fixtures in the United States, though viewers can also access the match through Amazon Prime Video. Prime Video serves as an option in Canada alongside DAZN.

What's Next for Chelsea?

Chelsea return to Premier League duties this weekend, hosting affiliated club Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on Saturday afternoon.

The Blues subsequently welcome Portuguese powerhouse Benfica to west London for their second league phase match of this season's Champions League, with José Mourinho returning to his former home after recently replacing Bruno Lage as Benfica's manager.

Carabao Cup fourth round matches are scheduled for late October.