Watch Chelsea vs Arsenal Carabao Cup tie: TV channel, live stream, NOW TV and team news
Sky customers can watch Chelsea vs Arsenal on Sky Sports from 7pm or via the Sky Sports app; non-Sky customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or Month pass; kick-off at Stamford Bridge is 8pm on Wednesday January 14
Wednesday 14 January 2026 17:38, UK
Chelsea host Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi-finals on Wednesday January 14, live on Sky Sports.
Chelsea have won the Carabao Cup five times, most recently in 2015.
Liam Rosenior takes charge of the Blues for the second time on Wednesday. Chelsea have beaten Lincoln City, Wolves and Cardiff City in this season's competition to make it to the semi-finals.
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Arsenal are two-time winners of the Carabao Cup but have not lifted the trophy since 1993.
Mikel Arteta's side have beaten Port Vale, Brighton and Crystal Palace in this season's competition.
In the league meeting between the two sides this season, Chelsea and Arsenal drew 1-1 at Stamford Bridge in November.
When is Chelsea vs Arsenal?
Chelsea vs Arsenal in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg takes place on Wednesday January 14 at Stamford Bridge. Kick-off is 8pm UK and Ireland time.
How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football from 7pm
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app
Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the game with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Online: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the game through our dedicated match blog
Highlights: Watch free Carabao Cup highlights shortly after full-time
How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the 'Watch' section at 7pm
- Tap on the Sky Sports Football channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
What is NOW TV?
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It's an app, so customers can sign up and stream instantly across over 60 devices. It offers contract-free memberships options, so customers can cancel anytime!
You can choose between a Month or Day Memberships. See the latest NOW TV membership prices.
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Chelsea vs Arsenal team news
Chelsea must wait to see if Reece James and Cole Palmer will be available for Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final first leg against Arsenal, live on Sky Sports.
James, Palmer and Malo Gusto missed the weekend's FA Cup win at Charlton - Liam Rosenior's first game in charge - and the new head coach is giving them time to prove their fitness ahead of the Gunners' visit.
Moises Caicedo is suspended for the hosts.
William Saliba and Leandro Trossard are doubts for Arsenal after missing the FA Cup tie with Portsmouth at the weekend.
Piero Hincapie, Riccardo Calafiori and Cristhian Mosquera remain out, meaning Arsenal could have just four senior defenders available for the first leg in Gabriel, Ben White, Myles Lewis-Skelly and Jurrien Timber, plus 16-year-old Marli Salmon.
But Kai Havertz could be available after making his return from injury against Portsmouth, although Mikel Arteta stressed the need to manage the German's minutes as he returns to fitness.
