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Liverpool and Chelsea will face off in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup
João Pedro of Chelsea, Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool and Cole Palmer of Chelsea
Liverpool v Chelsea, Premier League, Football, Anfield, Liverpool , UK - 09 May 2026
Liverpool host rivals Chelsea in the Carabao Cup(Image: Ryan Browne/Shutterstock)
Liverpool vs Chelsea TV channel, live stream and kick-off time:
Match kick-off time and location: The Carabao Cup fourth-round tie between Liverpool and Chelsea takes place this Wednesday, October 28, at Anfield in Liverpool. The match action gets underway at 8pm GMT, with both Premier League giants competing for a quarter-final spot.
UK television broadcast: Free-to-air coverage will be shown on ITV1 and STV starting at 7.30pm GMT, whereas Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Ultra HDR begin coverage earlier at 7pm GMT. Both broadcasting teams will provide separate live pre-match analysis, team announcements and pitchside interviews before kick-off.
Live streaming: Free live streaming is accessible online via ITVX and the STV Player on mobile phones, tablets, smart televisions and web browsers. Viewers can also stream the match through the Sky Go app or acquire a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership via the NOW app from 7pm GMT.
US television broadcast and streaming: In the United States, there is no linear television broadcast for this cup tie, as live coverage is streamed exclusively on the Paramount+ digital platform. American viewers can access the live stream directly through the Paramount+ app or website starting from 4pm EDT, which equates to 1pm PDT.
Head-to-head record: Liverpool hold the advantage across 200 competitive meetings with 87 victories to Chelsea's 67, with a further 47 fixtures ending in draws. In the League Cup, their most recent clash was the 2024 final at Wembley, where Liverpool secured a dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory.
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Watch the Carabao Cup live on Sky Sports: