- Cardiff vs Chelsea: Tuesday, 16 December
- Time: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 8pm GMT / 6am AEST (Dec. 17)
- Stream on Paramount Plus (7-day free trial)
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The Cardiff vs Chelsea live stream promises a hugely entertaining tie as the Bluebirds look to knock-out Enzo Maresca's side in this Carabao Cup quarter-final.
It has been an impressive run to this stage for Cardiff. Early-round wins against lower-league opposition in Swindon and Cheltenham have been backed up by eye-catching results against Burnley and, most recently, Welsh rivals Wrexham, whom they defeated 2–1 thanks to goals from Yousef Salech and William Fish. Now they face their toughest test yet against the Blues, but confidence will be high following a five-game winning run in the league. They also boast a recent nemesis of Chelsea in Callum Robinson, who has netted five goals in three appearances against the Londoners.
For Chelsea, the focus will be on completing the task professionally. Anything less than a comfortable passage to the semi-final would be deemed damning for Enzo Maresca, who has endured a difficult run in recent weeks. The Italian has already confirmed he will make changes to his starting XI for this fixture, with Cole Palmer rested after returning to the scoresheet against Everton on Saturday. Moisés Caicedo could be recalled, while Enzo Fernández and Marc Cucurella may be given a breather ahead of a busy Christmas period.
Will Cardiff upset the odds, or will Chelsea roll over the Bluebirds? Find out tonight as we explain how to watch the Carabao Cup quarter-final between Cardiff and Chelsea.
Can I watch Cardiff vs Chelsea for free?
While no free stream is technically available, US residents can take advantage of Paramount+'s 7-day free trial.
They are carrying every Carabao Cup fixture and if you can't access the stream due to being out of the country then don't forget to use NordVPN — more on that below.
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How to watch Cardiff vs Chelsea live stream in the US
The Cardiff vs Chelsea live stream is on Paramount+ in the US.
The Paramount+ Essential package costs $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year, while Paramount+ with Showtime costs $12.99 per month or $119.99 per year. You can also get a 7-day free trial if you're a new customer.
Carabao Cup soccer is available with both deals, and you can also watch EFL matches and the Champions League on the platform.
Outside the U.S. this Tuesday? Use NordVPN to access your usual streams.
How to watch Cardiff vs Chelsea live stream in the UK
Sky Sports is the only place to watch Cardiff vs Chelsea in the UK.
Sky Sports will show every EFL Cup fixtures over the season, including this one. Sky Sports packages start from £22 per month. Or you can use a more flexible streaming option, Now, (formerly Now TV). Now sports passes start at £14.99.
If you're traveling outside the U.K. during the quarter-finals NordVPN can help to tap into your home streams.
How to watch Cardiff vs Chelsea in Australia
Football fans in Australia can watch Cardiff vs Chelsea on beIN Sports and Amazon Prime.
beIN Sports 3 is carrying this game and is available for AU$15.99 per month. It is also available via Prime Video Channels as an add‑on for AU$14.99/month.
Outside Oz traveling? Use NordVPN to watch Cardiff vs Chelsea from anywhere in the world.
Official Cardiff vs Chelsea broadcasters by region
Africa
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Residents of the following African countries can watch Carabao Cup live streams via Startimes Sports Life.
Burundi, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Uguanda and Zambia.
Americas
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- Canada
DAZN Canada has the rights to the Carabao Cup in Canada, including Cardiff vs Chelsea.
- Latin America
Residents of the following Latin American countries can watch Carabao Cup 2025/26 live streams with a Disney+ subscription:
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela.
Europe
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The Carabao Cup 2025/26 will be shown by various broadcasters and streaming services throughout Europe. You can check out specific information about your country below.
- Albania
Digitalb has the rights to show Carabao Cup action this season.
- Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden
Carabao Cup live streams in Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden can be found on Viaplay.
- Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia and Slovenia
You can watch the Carabao Cup 2025/26 on Arena Sport channels in this set of countries.
- France
There will be coverage of Carabao Cup 2025/26 in France on beIN Sports.
- Germany
In Germany, the Carabao Cup 2025/26 rights are owned by Sky.
- Greece
Greeks should head to Cosmote TV and Oglivy for the Carabao Cup 2025/26.
- Ukraine
Setanta Sports will show the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in Ukraine.
Asia
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- Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan
The Carabao Cup 2025/26 rights for these countries are held by Setanta Sports.
- China
In China, the Carabao Cup 2025/26 will be shown by CSM.
- Hong Kong
TVB is the place to go for the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in Hong Kong.
- India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
FanCode is the Carabao Cup 2025/26 broadcaster for India plus Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
- Japan
DAZN will show the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in Japan.
- Indonesia
Head to Reddentes in Indonesia for the rights to the Carabao Cup 2025/26.
- Malaysia
Reddentes is the home of the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in the Malaysia.
- Singapore
Singtel and Mediacorp provide coverage of the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in Singapore.
- South Korea
Coverage of the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in South Korea can be found at Coupang.
Oceania
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- Australia
beIN Sports and Amazon Prime have the rights to the Carabao Cup 2025/26 in Australia.
- New Zealand
beIN Sports is the Carabao Cup 2025/26 TV rights holder in New Zealand.
Middle East
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BeIN Sports MENA is the Carabao Cup 2025/26 broadcaster across the Middle East.
You can watch the Carabao Cup 2025/26 live streams with a subscription to BeIN Sports in the following Middle East countries:
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates and Yemen.
Cardiff vs Chelsea head-to-head
⚽️ Matches Played: 45
🩵 Cardiff Wins: 15
❌ Draws: 10
🔵 Chelsea Wins: 20
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