The Carabao Cup final is scheduled to take place on March 22, 2026, featuring Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off set for 4:30 PM (UK time).
Referee Peter Bankes will officiate the match, supported by assistant referees 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 secured their place in the final by defeating Port Vale, Brighton, Crystal Palace, and Chelsea, showcasing their strength throughout the tournament. Meanwhile, Manchester City reached the final after overcoming Huddersfield, Swansea, Brentford, and Newcastle.
This final marks the first of the season for both clubs, with Arsenal last reaching this stage in 2020. 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 extensive coverage of the match, with a build-up starting at 3:30 PM on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, offering 75 minutes of pre-match analysis.
In a recent statement, Pep Guardiola expressed hope that his team would arrive with all players fit, emphasizing the importance of Marc Guehi’s potential participation in the final.
As the date approaches, anticipation builds among supporters of both Arsenal and Manchester City, eager to see which team will claim the prestigious trophy.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding any last-minute changes to the line-up or match arrangements.