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Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley later on Sunday; here is how to watch the game for free, TV channel, live stream details and early team news
James Findlater Content Editor 08:22, 22 Mar 2026
Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley(Image: Getty Images)
The first major trophy of the season is up for grabs as Arsenal and Manchester City face off in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley on Sunday.
Both sides are still locked in a battle for the Premier League title, although the Gunners are starting to pull away from their rivals, but City can land a major blow to Mikel Arteta's side by ending their quadruple hopes.
Pep Guardiola's team is reeling from a heavy defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League, which has ended their own hopes of claiming all four trophies this season, but can they send a statement to Arsenal ahead of the final run-in?
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What time is kick-off?
It's an 4:30 pm kick-off UK time for the game at Wembley.
For fans in the U.S., that means the game starts at 12:30 pm Eastern Time and 9:30 am Pacific Time.
Is the game on TV?
The game is available to watch for U.K. viewers for free on ITV1, with coverage getting underway at 3:30 pm. Streaming is also available via ITVX.
Alternatively, you can watch the game on Sky Sports, with coverage on Sky Sports Football getting underway from 3:30 pm, while Sky Sports Main Event will have the game from 4:15 pm. Streaming options are available via Sky Go or Now TV.
Fans in the U.S. will also be able to watch all the action, with live coverage and streaming available via Paramount+.
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Team news
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard and defender Jurrien Timber are both doubts after the pair missed the second leg against Bayer Leverkusen in midweek through injury.
Eberechi Eze also caused some concern after being substituted during the second half with a knock, although he has confirmed he will be okay for today’s final.
Mikel Merino remains out after undergoing surgery on his foot, and will be aiming to return to training with the Gunners before the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta faces a big decision in goal. Kepa Arrizabalaga has been Arsenal goalkeeper in the cups this season, but with a trophy now on the line, will regular number one David Raya be given the nod?
Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola go head-to-head in the Carabao Cup final
As for City, Erling Haaland is fit despite being withdrawn early during the Champions League defeat to Real Madrid, but Josko Gvardiol remains out with a broken leg.
Marc Guehi is ineligible for the final, having already played for Crystal Palace in the competition and signed for City after the cut-off point. The defender has already scored against Arsenal in the competition, having been part of the Palace side that was knocked out by the Gunners on penalties in the quarter-finals.
Like Arteta, Guardiola also faces a decision over his goalkeeper, with James Trafford having been given cup duties this season, but regular number one Gianluigi Donnarumma is waiting in the wings.
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