when is league cup draw

The Carabao Cup (EFL Cup) quarter-final draw for the 2025-26 edition took place on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, after the conclusion of the fourth-round ties. The eight teams in the draw were drawn to determine the quarter-final matchups, with the ties scheduled to be played in the week starting December 15, 2025. Chelsea, Cardiff City, Arsenal, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United, Fulham, Manchester City, and Brentford were among the clubs involved in the last eight, with Cardiff City hosting Chelsea in one of the ties and several high-profile matches featuring Arsenal, Newcastle United, and Manchester City.