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Chelsea go to south Wales to take on Cardiff City in the Carabao Cup following their win over Everton last weekend
Dylan James
16:00, 16 Dec 2025
Cole Palmer of Chelsea celebrate with Pedro Neto and João Pedro
Cardiff welcome one of the Premier League's best sides to the Welsh capital on Tuesday(Image: 2025 Sebastian Frej/MB Media)
Is Cardiff vs Chelsea on TV? Channel, live stream and kick-off time
Kick-Off Time The action begins at 8pm GMT on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 . This evening fixture takes place mid-week, avoiding the Saturday afternoon blackout restrictions.
Venue The tie will be hosted at the Cardiff City Stadium in south Wales. Fans traveling to the ground should expect a lively atmosphere for this high-stakes cup clash.
UK TV Channel You can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football . Coverage usually starts an hour before kick-off with team news and pundit analysis.
UK Live Stream Sky subscribers can stream the game on the Sky Go app across various devices. Non-subscribers can also tune in by purchasing a flexible NOW Sports Membership for the day.
USA Broadcast Viewers in the United States can watch the match exclusively on Paramount+ . The stream is available live, with kick-off scheduled for 3pm ET and 12pm PT .
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International Coverage Global rights holders will broadcast the game in many regions, including DAZN in Canada and Germany. Check your local listings, as this major quarter-final tie is widely available outside the UK.
Match Rules This is a Carabao Cup match, so there are no replays. If the score is level after 90 minutes, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Radio Commentary If you cannot watch on a screen, BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT will provide live audio commentary. These stations offer real-time updates for fans listening on the go.
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