When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? Ball numbers, start time and TV channel

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The draw for the Carabao Cup semi-finals is near with the quarter-finals taking place this week.

So far Arsenal have beaten Crystal Palace, Newcastle United saw off Brentford, and Southampton, without a permanent manager after Russell Martin\'s dismissal, were knocked out by Liverpool in a packed Wednesday night of football.

The final quarter-final sees Tottenham battle a Manchester United side bouncing off a thrilling derby win over Manchester City on Thursday night.

Sky Sports’ Carabao Cup presenter Mark Chapman hosts the draw following coverage of the final last eight tie with former Liverpool and Tottenham midfielder Jamie Redknapp and former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher assisting with the draw.

Here’s everything you need to know about the draw:

When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw?

The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will take place on Thursday, December 18, 2024 after Tottenham’s quarter-final against Manchester United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium – which kicks off at 8:00pm GMT.

The draw itself should take place at around 10:30pm GMT.

Is the draw on TV?

Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football at 7:00pm GMT. Subscribers can also stream it via Sky Go or NOW TV.

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Carabao Cup semi-final draw ball numbers

1. Arsenal
2. Liverpool
3. Newcastle United
4. Tottenham Hotspur or Manchester United

Carabao Cup quarter-final results

Southampton 1-2 Liverpool

Newcastle 3-1 Brentford

Arsenal 3-2 Crystal Palace

Tottenham vs Manchester United

When will the Carabao Cup semi-finals be played?

The Carabao Cup semi-finals will be played over two legs across the week commencing 6 January and the week commencing 3 February. The winners will battle it out at Wembley Stadium in the final on 16 March.