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Carabao Cup tickets

Tickets to Carabao Cup 2026/27

The Carabao Cup, officially the EFL Cup, is England's second-most prominent domestic cup competition and runs from August through to the final at Wembley Stadium in February. All 92 clubs from the Premier League and EFL take part in the early rounds, meaning fans can watch top-flight sides travel to smaller grounds — or see Premier League giants host lower-league opponents. Clubs like Manchester City, Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham regularly enter at the third round stage. On this site, you can browse ticket options across multiple rounds through partners we list, covering everything from first-round ties at League Two grounds to the Wembley final.

Buy Carabao Cup tickets

Buying directly through a club's official website is possible for many Carabao Cup matches, but it often requires registering for a membership or accumulating loyalty points through previous purchases — which can be a barrier for fans who don't follow a specific club regularly. Partners we list offer a more straightforward route, particularly for high-profile matches where official availability is limited to registered supporters. The process through these partners typically involves selecting your match, choosing a seat category and completing a secure booking. It's worth checking availability early for later rounds, as quarter-finals, semi-finals and the final attract considerably more interest than earlier ties.

Carabao Cup ticket prices and categories

Pricing across the Carabao Cup varies considerably depending on the round and the clubs involved. Early-round matches at smaller EFL grounds tend to be among the most affordable professional football tickets in England. Prices rise sharply from the quarter-finals onward, and the Wembley final commands the highest prices of the entire competition. A Premier League club hosting a top-flight rival in a later round will typically price tickets higher than a tie involving a Championship or League One side. Buying earlier in the season — before a match gains wider attention — generally gives access to a broader range of seat categories at lower price points.

Carabao Cup live - 10 reasons

  • All 92 Premier League and EFL clubs compete, giving fans a huge range of matches to choose from
  • Early rounds often feature top-flight clubs visiting smaller grounds, creating unusual and memorable matchups
  • The competition runs from August to February, making it easy to fit around the domestic league calendar
  • Wembley Stadium hosts the final, one of the most iconic venues in world football
  • Clubs frequently rotate their squads, giving fans a chance to see fringe players and academy talents in action
  • Ticket prices at smaller grounds in the early rounds are often lower than Premier League fixtures
  • The knockout format means every match is decisive — there are no draws or second chances
  • Semi-finals are played over two legs, offering fans two opportunities to attend a high-stakes tie
  • Giant-killing results are common, particularly in the earlier rounds when lower-league sides face Premier League opposition
  • The competition has a long history dating back to 1960, with a strong tradition of drama across all rounds

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