Carabao Cup Semi-Final draw details
The draw for the Semi-Finals of the Carabao Cup will take place live on Sky Sports Main Event after the conclusion of the Quarter-Final tie between Newcastle United and Fulham on Wednesday 17 December.
Sky Sports presenter Mark Chapman will host the draw at approximately 10.35pm alongside pundits Jamie Redknapp and Shay Given.
Ball numbers for the draw will be finalised on the morning of Wednesday 17 December and published on EFL channels.
Due to the rearranged fixture between Arsenal and Crystal Palace taking place one week later than the other Quarter-Finals, both teams will be represented by one ball number, with the winner of the tie taking their place against the drawn opponent for that Semi-Final.
Semi-Final First Leg ties will take place week commencing 12 January 2026, with the Second Leg fixtures to be played week commencing 2 February 2026.
