The Carabao Cup final is scheduled for March 22, 2026, where Arsenal will face Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off set for 4:30 PM (UK time).
Referee Peter Bankes will officiate the match, assisted by Neil Davies and Steve Meredith. Tom Bramall will serve as the fourth official, while VAR duties will be handled by John Brooks and Dan Robathan.
Arsenal reached the final by defeating Port Vale, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea, showcasing their strong performance throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Manchester City advanced by overcoming Huddersfield, Swansea, Brentford, and Newcastle.
This final marks the first of the season for both teams, adding to the significance of the match. Historically, Liverpool holds the record for the most Carabao Cup wins with 10 titles, while Manchester City ranks second with 8 victories.
Fans can look forward to a comprehensive build-up to the match, with coverage beginning at 3:30 PM on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, offering 75 minutes of pre-match analysis.
“You won’t want to miss our bumper show, so head to The Arsenal app for 3.15pm for a full 75 minutes of build-up coverage,” stated an official source.
In a statement, Pep Guardiola expressed optimism, saying, “Hopefully in March, we can arrive with the players fit and hopefully you can convince the Carabao Cup that Marc Guehi can play in the final.”
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the final line-ups, but both teams are expected to field their strongest squads.
Arsenal last reached the final in 2020, making this match a significant opportunity for them to reclaim the title.
As anticipation builds, fans of both clubs eagerly await what promises to be an exciting clash at Wembley.