Liverpool v Chelsea will be broadcast live in the United Kingdom on ITV and Sky Sports on Wednesday 28 October 2026. The fourth-round tie in the English League Cup, also known as the Carabao Cup, kicks off at 20:00 GMT at Anfield. The EFL and Chelsea have confirmed both broadcasters for this match.
Viewers looking for free-to-air coverage can find the fixture on the ITV1 schedule. The match is also listed on subscription broadcaster Sky Sports. This is a League Cup match, not a Premier League fixture, and the broadcast information applies to the United Kingdom.
UK channels, times and viewing options
| Option | Channel or platform | Coverage starts | How to watch |
|---|---|---|---|
| ITV | ITV1; ITVX listed in a match-specific TV guide | 19:30 GMT on the ITV1 London schedule | Free-to-air TV; ITVX has free registration. A TV Licence is required for live viewing. |
| Sky Sports | Sky Sports Main Event on Sky’s schedule; Sky Sports Football on the EFL list | 19:00 GMT on Sky Sports Main Event | Subscription channel; Sky Go for subscribers whose package includes Sky Sports. |
The 19:00 and 19:30 times are the scheduled broadcast start times, not kick-off: the match is due to begin at 20:00 GMT.
What is the difference between ITV and Sky Sports?
ITV1 is a British free-to-air television channel. The ITV1 London schedule for 28 October shows Liverpool v Chelsea from 19:30. The specialist guide Live Football On TV also lists ITVX for this fixture. ITV says an ITVX account is free to register and the service streams live channels, but cautions that some events may not be available on every device.
Sky Sports is the paid-TV option. Its own listing schedules this match on Sky Sports Main Event from 19:00. The EFL also named Sky Sports Football in its fourth-round broadcast schedule published in September. Channel listings can be updated, so viewers should check Sky’s schedule again on matchday. Sky Go provides access to channels covered by a customer’s subscription, including Sky Sports where that package has been purchased.
Why kick-off is in GMT and when a TV Licence is needed
British Summer Time ends on Sunday 25 October 2026. Therefore, the 20:00 kick-off on Wednesday 28 October is in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), not British Summer Time (BST).
ITV1 and ITVX do not require a Sky Sports subscription, but a valid TV Licence is required to watch live television in the UK, whether on a free-to-air channel or a streaming platform. Paying for a TV subscription does not remove this requirement.
What to check before the match
As of 24 October 2026, the EFL and Chelsea had announced both ITV and Sky Sports for this tie, with a specific ITV1 London listing and a Sky Sports schedule entry available. Channels, programme times and digital access can still change before 28 October; check the broadcasters’ listings again, especially if you are in a different part of the UK.
This viewing information is limited to the United Kingdom. A match appearing on UK ITV or Sky Sports does not establish that it will be shown in Brazil or any other country.
Sources and references
- EFL: official Carabao Cup fourth-round broadcast schedule
- Chelsea FC: Liverpool match date, kick-off and UK broadcasters
- Sky Sports: Liverpool v Chelsea listing for 28 October
- TV Guide Tonight: ITV1 London schedule for 28 October
- Live Football On TV: match-specific channels and streaming listings
- ITVX: free account and registration
- ITVX: watching live TV and device limitations
- Sky: Sky Go availability with eligible subscriptions
- TV Licensing: licence requirement for UK live television
- GOV.UK: October 2026 return to GMT
