EFL Cup
Where to Watch Liverpool vs Chelsea: TV Channels, Live Stream and Kick-off Time
Liverpool host Chelsea at Anfield on Wednesday 28 October. Below is every broadcaster and official stream currently listed for this EFL Cup match, country by country, plus the kick-off time in your time zone.
The short answer
KICK-OFF
20:00 UTC · 20:00 local
VENUE
Anfield
WHERE TO WATCH
TV channels and streams by country
Liverpool vs Chelsea in the EFL Cup starts at 20:00 UTC on Wednesday 28 October 2026, which is 16:00 EDT in New York, 20:00 GMT in London and 21:00 CET in central Europe. Our listings currently show 17 broadcasters across 7 territories for this match; every one of them is in the table above.
The match takes place at Anfield, where the local start time is 20:00.
Can you watch it for free?
Yes, in some markets. The following listed broadcasters are free-to-air networks or their free players, so no subscription is needed where they operate:
- ITV (United Kingdom)
- ITVX (United Kingdom)
- ITV1 (United Kingdom)
- STV (United Kingdom)
- STV Player (United Kingdom)
Streaming options: ITVX (United Kingdom), Disney+ (Brazil), Disney+ Premium (Mexico), Disney+ Premium (Argentina), Disney+ Premium (Chile), Disney+ Premium (Colombia). Most of these are monthly, cancel-anytime subscriptions, and several offer a trial period for new customers.
We only name official rights holders. Using a VPN to get around a regional blackout usually breaks the terms of service of the platform you are paying for, so check the rules of your provider before travelling.
The teams
Liverpool
Home side at Anfield.
Chelsea
Away side.
Frequently asked
What time does Liverpool vs Chelsea start?
20:00 UTC on Wednesday 28 October 2026, which is 16:00 EDT in New York, 20:00 GMT in London and 21:00 CET in central Europe.
What channel is Liverpool vs Chelsea on in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom the match is listed on ITV, Sky Sports Main Event, ITVX, ITV1, STV, STV Player.
Is Liverpool vs Chelsea on free TV?
Yes, where these free-to-air broadcasters operate: ITV (United Kingdom), ITVX (United Kingdom), ITV1 (United Kingdom), STV (United Kingdom), STV Player (United Kingdom).
Where is Liverpool vs Chelsea being played?
At Anfield.
