When is the Carabao Cup draw? Start time, ball numbers and TV channel for second-round ties
A host of Premier League teams will enter the competition at this stage after the first-round ties - including Bromley vs Ipswich and Coventry vs Luton - have been completed.
The top-flight clubs not competing in Europe competition this season will be placed into the regional draw, divided into a northern and southern section.
West Ham, Fulham, Everton and Leeds will be among the teams involved. As are Manchester United following their 15th-placed Premier League finish and Europa League final defeat to Tottenham last season.
When is the Carabao Cup draw?
The draw will take place on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
It is set to take place before Birmingham's tie with Sheffield United, with an estimated start time of between 7-7.30pm BST.
How to watch the Carabao Cup draw
TV channel: In the UK, the Carabao Cup draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports News.
Live stream: Subscribers can tune online in via the Sky Go app.
Carabao Cup draw ball numbers
The ball numbers are to be confirmed later this week.
When will the second-round ties be played?
The second-round ties are pencilled in for the week commencing Monday, August 25.
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