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Manchester United and Man City will both be hoping for deep runs in this year's Carabao Cup as the third round begins
The Carabao Cup trophy is displayed during the Carabao Cup Final match between Arsenal and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium in London, United Kingdom, on March 22, 2026. (Photo by Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Man United and Manchester City will have eyes on the Carabao Cup trophy this season(Image: Alfie Cosgrove/News Images/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
When is the Carabao Cup fourth-round draw?
Fourth round draw date: The fourth-round draw for the Carabao Cup is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, September 16. It will follow the conclusion of Manchester United's third-round clash against Brighton and Hove Albion.
Kick-off time: The third-round fixture preceding the draw gets underway at 8pm. The draw itself will get started immediately after the final whistle, provided the match does not go to a penalty shootout.
Fixture dates: The fourth-round ties will be played during the week commencing October 26.
Location details: The draw is traditionally held live at the stadium staging the final televised third-round match, rather than from a separate broadcasting studio. This means the forthcoming draw is expected to take place on-site at Old Trafford.
Television channel: Supporters can watch the draw live on the competition's primary UK broadcast channel, Sky Sports. Coverage will be shown specifically on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football.
Draw hosts: Pien Meulensteen will host proceedings, joined by Jamie Redknapp and ex-United star Ashley Young.
Coverage start time: Television coverage of both the match and the subsequent draw gets underway at 7pm. Viewers will need to tune in from this time to catch all the pre-match build-up.
Live stream details: For those who prefer to watch online, the match can be streamed live via the Sky Go app on mobile devices, tablets, and gaming consoles. Sky Sports also usually offers a complimentary live stream via their official website and YouTube channel.