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class=\"ImageEmbed_image-container__2AIQm\">\n<figure class=\"Figure_figure__Uce4f\" style=\"--figure-aspect-ratio:1.5\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Arsenal fans at Wembley\" loading=\"eager\" sizes=\"(max-width: 508px) 508px, (max-width: 615px) 615px, 1200px\" src=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33635118.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Manchester-City-v-Arsenal-The-FA-Community-Shield.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33635118.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s508\/0_Manchester-City-v-Arsenal-The-FA-Community-Shield.jpg 508w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33635118.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s615\/0_Manchester-City-v-Arsenal-The-FA-Community-Shield.jpg 615w, https:\/\/i2-prod.football.london\/article33635118.ece\/ALTERNATES\/s1200f\/0_Manchester-City-v-Arsenal-The-FA-Community-Shield.jpg 1200w\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"ImageCaption_caption__j7HRu\" data-testid=\"image-caption\">\n<p aria-label=\"The Carabao Cup final will be available to watch for free for fans who make it to Wembley\" class=\"ImageCaption_caption-title__ccyQU\" data-testid=\"caption-title\">The Carabao Cup final will be available to watch for free for fans who make it to Wembley<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_8f5158\"><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 agreement, finalised in 2024, permits selected EFL and Carabao Cup fixtures to be shown on terrestrial television alongside Sky Sports’ coverage. Sunday’s final is included in this arrangement.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Length of deal:<\/strong> The existing broadcast agreement continues through to the conclusion of the 2026\/27 campaign. This ensures supporters can rely on the final being available on terrestrial TV for at least another 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 agreement is valued at around \u00a315 million. This supplementary income from ITV helps strengthen financial distribution across all 72 EFL clubs, benefiting the wider English football pyramid beyond the Premier League.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Coverage start time:<\/strong> Programming on ITV and STV commences at 3.30pm featuring interviews and expert analysis. Kick-off is scheduled for 4.30pm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">UK streaming:<\/strong> Supporters can also watch for free via the ITVX and STV Player apps with a verified account. This enables streaming across 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 offers the free-to-air option, Sky, as the principal rights holder, maintains live coverage of every single fixture in the competition across its multiple channels and the Sky Sports+ platform.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">Sky coverage:<\/strong> Pre-match programming commences on the Sky Sports Football channel at 3.30pm, while Sky Sports Main Event will broadcast the fixture after the conclusion of the relegation battle between Tottenham and Nottingham Forest<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">US viewers:<\/strong> The fixture is available exclusively on Paramount+. The streaming platform will launch its coverage at 11.30am ET. While a subscription is required, new subscribers can typically access a seven-day complimentary trial to view the final.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">UK radio:<\/strong> Commentary will be available via BBC Radio 5 Live and talkSPORT. Both broadcasters will deliver complete live commentary, pre-match build-up and post-match reaction analysis.<\/li>\n<li class=\"LiItem_li-item__IF4xI\"><strong class=\"Strong_strong__e2x35\">READ MORE: Arsenal Carabao Cup final line ups decided as Kepa decision made amid striker disagreement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<section data-testid=\"social-follow\" class=\"SocialFollowBar_wrapper__h4k_D SocialFollowBar_left__oJoLE false undefined\">Follow footballlondon:<\/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.football.london\/_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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