How to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal: TV channel, live stream and kick-off time

Chelsea and Arsenal meet once again for a place at Wembley, with the first leg of their Carabao Cup semi-final on Wednesday

One London club will be gracing the pitch at Wembley in the Carabao Cup final. Whether it's Arsenal or Chelsea flying the flag for the capital come March is yet to be determined.

Both clubs have the chance to strike first when Mikel Arteta's team make their way to Stamford Bridge on Wednesday. The Carabao Cup is a trophy that has seldom been lifted by Chelsea players in recent years, with the Blues last tasting victory in the 2014/15 season.

The Gunners' drought is far more severe, having not won the trophy since 1993, and only once prior to that. This marks the second consecutive year that Arteta has guided his side to the semi-finals, but he will be eager to end the club's nearly seven-year spell without silverware.

They're battling on all fronts as we head into the second half of the season, although Chelsea will pose a tough challenge over two legs. Here, we provide all the information you need to tune into the opening match.

When is Chelsea vs Arsenal?

The first leg of Chelsea vs Arsenal is set to take place at Stamford Bridge on Wednesday, January 14 at 8pm. Both teams will be looking to secure an advantage ahead of the second leg at the Emirates Stadium, scheduled for February 3 at the same kick-off time.

Is Chelsea vs Arsenal on TV?

Supporters wishing to watch Chelsea vs Arsenal will need to access Sky Sports, with the broadcaster showing the fixture on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR channels.

Those with subscriptions who are on the move will be able to stream the match via Sky Go, whilst those without a subscription can purchase a flexible NOW TV package, with a day pass priced at £14.99 and providing access to stream all 12 Sky Sports channels for 24 hours.

A limited number of Carabao Cup fixtures have been available to watch free-to-air on ITV this season. The second leg at the Emirates will be amongst those, but Newcastle and Manchester City's first leg on Tuesday was chosen for this week instead.

Speaking about the EFL Cup arrangement, ITV confirmed before the season commenced that: "As part of the continued deal between Sky Sports and ITV, the broadcaster will give UK football fans the chance to watch free-to-air coverage of select Carabao Cup and EFL matches. A total of 20 matches will be broadcast by ITV in the 2025/26 season, made up of 10 Carabao Cup ties and 10 EFL selections."

Radio coverage of Chelsea vs Arsenal

Live radio commentary of the London derby will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live. Coverage of the match will begin at 7pm, with the build-up lasting an hour before kick-off.

Chelsea and Arsenal last results

Both clubs secured victories in their recent matches, ensuring their progression to the fourth round of the FA Cup thanks to convincing away wins. Chelsea achieved a 5-1 victory against Charlton Athletic, while Arsenal triumphed with a 4-1 win at Portsmouth, courtesy of Gabriel Martinelli's first hat-trick for the club.

The Blues' victory, which marked Liam Rosenior's debut as head coach, was their first in all competitions since their 3-1 win over Cardiff City in the previous round of the Carabao Cup on 16 December.