⚽️ All football roads lead to Wembley Stadium on Sunday 22 March for the Carabao Cup final. It’s Arsenal versus Man City and the first major silverware of the season is on the line!
NEWSFLASH: The 2026 Carabao Cup final is a wrap! Congratulations to Man City who beat Arsenal 2-0 in the final.
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Tickets for next year’s final will be available from the two finalists. Club members have priority.
2026 FINAL PREVIEW
After eight months of knockout action just two teams will remain in contention to lift the trophy on the hallowed turf at Wembley this afternoon. The EFL Cup has taken place since 1961 and is a competition rich in history. Can Newcastle retain the trophy they famously won for the first time in February 2025? Or will a different side be celebrating with their fans at the final whistle? Tickets and Carabao Cup final hospitality latest news here.
RECENT WINNERS
Newcastle United are the currently EFL cup holders. Having seen off Arsenal in the semi-finals, the Toon won their first domestic trophy in 70 years defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the final on a memorable day at Wembley. Dan Burn and Alexander Isak were the Newcastle goal scorers. The Reds were the defending champions after their victory against Chelsea in the 2024 final, the 10th time the Anfield side had lifted the trophy.
Manchester United won the trophy in 2023. They beat Newcastle United 2-0 last February to claim their first piece of silverware in six years. Marcus Rashford and Casemiro were the goal scorers for the Red Devils.
In 2022 two more powerhouses of English football went head-to-head in the EFL Cup final. Liverpool and Chelsea locked horns for 120 minutes with neither able to find the net. The Reds ultimately prevailed, winning the penalty shootout 11-10.
Who will triumph this year and lift the first major silverware in 2025? It’s takes two to tango but only one team will have their name engraved on the trophy come the final whistle at Wembley Stadium.
TIMINGS, TRAVEL, TICKETS & CARABAO CUP FINAL HOSPITALITY
Tickets for the final are only available from the two clubs competing in the final once they are decided. They will be offered to their club members and supporters.
⚽️ Kick-off is at 4.30pm.
NOTE: Kick-off time subject to confirmation.
🚊🚗 Travel tips: Wembley Park tube station is closest to Wembley Stadium. It’s in Zone 4 and just two stops from Baker Street on the Metropolitan Line. It’s also on the Jubilee Line. Wembley Stadium station is nine minutes from London Marylebone via the Chiltern Line. Use the Wembley Stadium Sofa to Seat tool to explore travel options.
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