David Moyes takes Everton to Preston North End in the second round of the Carabao Cup on Wednesday 26 August 2026 – his first return to Deepdale since leaving the club he began his managerial career with back in 2002.
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Preston vs Everton TV Channel and kick-off time
The match is being shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Fixture: Preston North End v Everton, Carabao Cup second round
Venue: Deepdale, Preston
Date: Wednesday 26 August 2026
Kick-off: 8pm BST
TV Channel: Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football
Coverage begins: 7pm BST
Worth noting the 8pm start – most of the rounds other ties kick off at 7.45pm.
How to live stream Preston vs Everton
Existing Sky customers can stream the game through the Sky Go app on mobile, tablet, laptop or games console at no additional cost.
Anyone without a Sky contract can use NOW, which sells a Sports Membership on a rolling monthly, or day-pass basis.
Free options and highlights
This particular tie is not among the matches selected for free-to-air coverage. ITV holds a package of Carabao Cup games this season, but Everton’s trip to Deepdale isn’t one of them.
Highlights are available afterwards. ITV4 carries an EFL Carabao Cup highlights programme at 12:05am on Thursday 27th August.
The third-round draw
Hopefully Everton make it through – if so, the draw for round three takes place live on Sky Sports immediately after the Preston vs Everton game.
Watching from outside the UK
In the United States, the Carabao Cup is carried by Paramount+, with selected games also free on the CBS Sports Golazo Network.
What Channel is Preston vs Everton on?
Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage from 7pm BST
What time does Preston vs Everton kick off?
8pm BST on Wednesday 26th August 2026
Can I watch Preston vs Everton for free?
Not live. the game isn’t part of ITV’s free to air selection this round, though highlights air on ITV4 and ITVX after midnight
Where can I stream Preston vs Everton?
Sky Go for existing Sky customers, or a NOW Sports Membership for anyone without a Sky contract.