The Carabao Cup will hold its second-round draw on Monday, Aug. 10, at approximately 7:20 p.m. [1], [2], [3].
This draw is a pivotal moment in the tournament as the competition expands to include the top tier of English football. The entry of elite clubs creates the potential for high-profile upsets and determines the early trajectory for teams seeking silverware.
Eleven Premier League clubs will participate in the draw [4]. Among the teams entering the competition at this stage are Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, and Leeds United [5]. The process will reveal the specific ball numbers and the resulting match-ups for the second round.
Fans can watch the proceedings through multiple platforms. The draw will be broadcast on Sky Sports [6] and will also be streamed for free on the official Carabao Cup YouTube channel [7].
The timing of the draw ensures that clubs and supporters have immediate clarity on their upcoming fixtures. With 11 [4] top-flight teams joining the bracket, the second round serves as the primary filter before the tournament narrows toward the later stages.
Organizers have coordinated the broadcast to reach a wide audience via both traditional cable and digital streaming. This accessibility allows global fans to follow the placement of their respective clubs in real time.
“Eleven Premier League clubs will participate in the draw”
The introduction of Premier League clubs in the second round significantly increases the commercial and competitive stakes of the Carabao Cup. By integrating these teams now, the tournament establishes a hierarchy of difficulty for lower-league sides while forcing top-tier managers to balance their squad rotation against the desire for a domestic trophy.
