How to watch today's Arsenal vs Chelsea Carabao Cup game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

A final spot will be at stake when two of the biggest football clubs in London, Arsenal and Chelsea, meet with the former carrying an aggregate lead into the eagerly-anticipated encounter. 

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Arsenal vs Chelsea, as GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	Sky Sports
	Australia	beIN Sports Australia
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	FanCode
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch anywhere with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Arsenal vs Chelsea kick-off time

Carabao Cup - EFL Cup

Emirates Stadium

Arsenal and Chelsea will kick off on 3 Feb 2026 at 20:00 GMT and 15:00 EST.

Match Preview

Arsenal are in the driving seat in this semi-final tie, having claimed a 3-2 win in the first-leg clash at Stamford Bridge. Therefore, the Gunners will progress to the Carabao Cup final for the ninth time if they avoid a defeat at home and their recent back-to-back wins have boosted the Mikel Arteta-led side's confidence coming into the London Derby showdown.

Chelsea, on the other hand, need to win by at least one goal within 90 minutes to level the aggregate and force extra time. The Blues, who are bidding to reach the Carabao Cup final for the 11th time, have hit form, having won each of their last five matches and they are targeting their first win at Emirates Stadium since 2021.

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Injuries, key stats

Arsenal have no suspension concerns, but Mikel Merino, Bukayo Saka and Max Dowman are the players on the Premier League log leaders' injury list.

Meanwhile, Chelsea star Mykhailo Mudryk remains unavailable due to a doping ban, with key injuries to players like Jamie Gittens, Tosin Adarabioyo, Romeo Lavia, Levi Colwill, and Dario Essugo.

Arsenal are enjoying a nine-match unbeaten run against Chelsea across all competitions, having recorded six wins and three draws.

The Gunners' last defeat to the Blues came in August 2021 - a 2-0 Premier League loss at the Emirates Stadium. 

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Team news & squads

Form

Head-to-Head Record

ARS

Last 5 matches

CHE

3

Wins

2

Draws

0

Wins

• Chelsea

  2

  -

  3

  Arsenal

• Chelsea

  1

  -

  1

  Arsenal

• Arsenal

  1

  -

  0

  Chelsea

• Chelsea

  1

  -

  1

  Arsenal

• Arsenal

  5

  -

  0

  Chelsea

11

Goals scored

4

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

3/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Arsenal vs Chelsea today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to NordVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

>How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belong on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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