Carabao Cup third round draw set for August 26

The draw for the third round of the 2026-27 Carabao Cup will take place on Wednesday, August 26, following the conclusion of the second-round tie between Preston North End and Everton. The event will determine the matchups for 32 clubs, including nine Premier League sides entering the competition for the first time this season. The draw will be broadcast live on Sky Sports after the final whistle of the Preston versus Everton match, which kicks off at 8 p.m. BST. A pre-draw show is scheduled for approximately 7:20 p.m. to determine the home or away status for the eight clubs involved in European competition. The main draw is expected to begin around 10:15 p.m.