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data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-articleid=\"36894296\">\n<div class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal and Manchester City will meet at a sold-out Wembley on Sunday\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36894296.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-924199826.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36894296.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_GettyImages-924199826.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36894296.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_GettyImages-924199826.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.mirror.co.uk\/article36894296.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_GettyImages-924199826.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"Sunday's showpiece is a repeat of the 2018 final\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">Sunday’s showpiece is a repeat of the 2018 final<cite aria-label=\"Image: Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-credit__wlx1W\" data-testid=\"caption-credit\">(Image: Stuart MacFarlane\/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)<\/cite><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"HeadingThree_heading-three__PBHLs __className_b53868\"><em>How to watch the Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City for free on UK TV<\/em><\/h3>\n<ol class=\"NumberedList_numbered-list__oytz_ NumberedList_need-to-know__DgNyL\" data-tmdatatrack=\"content-unit\" data-tmdatatrack-type=\"ordered-list\">\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">ITV in Sky deal:<\/strong> A sub-licensing deal, agreed in 2024, allows a selection of EFL and Carabao Cup matches to be broadcast on terrestrial television alongside Sky Sports’ own extensive coverage. The deal includes Sunday’s final.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Length of deal:<\/strong> The current broadcast arrangement runs until the end of the 2026\/27 season. This means fans can rely on the final being available on terrestrial TV for at least one more year after Sunday’s showpiece.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Cost of deal:<\/strong> The sub-licensing deal is reportedly worth approximately \u00a315 million. This additional revenue from ITV helps bolster the financial distribution to all 72 EFL clubs, supporting the broader English football pyramid beyond the Premier League.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Coverage start time:<\/strong> Coverage on ITV and STV begins at 3.30pm with interviews and analysis. The match kicks off at 4.30pm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">UK streaming:<\/strong> Fans can also watch for free <strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\"\/>on the ITVX and STV Player apps with a verified account. That allows streaming on mobile phones, tablets and smart TVs nationwide.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sky’s role:<\/strong> While ITV provides the free-to-air alternative, Sky, as the primary rights holder, continues to broadcast every single match of the tournament live across its various channels and the Sky Sports+ platform.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sky coverage:<\/strong> Build-up begins on the Sky Sports Football channel at 3.30pm, while Sky Sports Main Event will also show the match following the conclusion of the relegation six-pointer between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">US viewers:<\/strong> The game is exclusive to Paramount+. The streaming service will begin its coverage at 11.30am ET. While it requires a subscription, new users can often take advantage of a seven-day free trial to catch the final.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">UK radio:<\/strong> Coverage will be provided by BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Both stations will offer full live commentary, build-up and post-match reaction.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">READ MORE: Arsenal chief Josh Kroenke travels for Carabao Cup final as transfer plan emerges<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section data-testid=\"social-follow\" class=\"SocialFollowBar_wrapper__h4k_D SocialFollowBar_left__oJoLE false undefined\">Follow mirror:<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<hr class=\"RHRBlock_h-line__hVhY7\"\/>\n<aside class=\"RHRBlock_right-aside-wrapper__tM2wc\">\n<p><span aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"true\"><span class=\"react-loading-skeleton\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;--base-color:#88888810;--highlight-color:#8888880d\">\u200c<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"true\"><span class=\"react-loading-skeleton\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;--base-color:#88888810;--highlight-color:#8888880d\">\u200c<\/span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><dialog class=\"CIPAConsentNotice_cipa-dialog__CZfBH\" data-testid=\"cipa-dialog\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"CIPAConsentNotice_cipa-logo__zLA_w\"><img alt=\"reach logo\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"150\" height=\"39\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" style=\"color:transparent\" srcset=\"\/_next\/image?url=%2Fnav-web-static%2Fmain-81dca49cf112035fcbd57aa068f4f3a97c48eb0f%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flogo-reach.18f672b1.png&w=256&q=75 1x, \/_next\/image?url=%2Fnav-web-static%2Fmain-81dca49cf112035fcbd57aa068f4f3a97c48eb0f%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flogo-reach.18f672b1.png&w=384&q=75 2x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/_next\/image?url=%2Fnav-web-static%2Fmain-81dca49cf112035fcbd57aa068f4f3a97c48eb0f%2F_next%2Fstatic%2Fmedia%2Flogo-reach.18f672b1.png&w=384&q=75\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"CIPAConsentNotice_cipa-info__pwt6J\">At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. 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