Liverpool and Newcastle United will clash in the 2025 EFL Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium this Sunday, March 16. U.S. fans can stream the match live on Paramount+ at 12:30 p.m. ET.
This weekend’s final marks English football’s first major trophy contest of the year. Liverpool secured its spot with a 4–1 aggregate win over Tottenham Hotspur, while Newcastle advanced after two convincing 2–0 victories against Arsenal.
In this guide, I’ll outline how to stream the cup final for free and what to expect from the matchup.
Stream the Carabao Cup Final online for free
The Carabao Cup Final is streaming exclusively on Paramount+ this season. If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for a seven-day free trial to watch the game without spending a dime.
After the free trial, Paramount+ plans start at $7.99 a month and include all EFL Cup games from the third round on. You can also stream the ongoing EFL Championship, UEFA Champions League, and Serie A seasons. Meanwhile, Paramount+ includes original programming, such as 1923, Criminal Minds: Evolution, and Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. (I’m a sucker for its Yellowstone spinoffs.)
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Carabao Cup Final TV broadcast details
CBS Sports will begin its coverage of the 2025 Carabao Cup with a one-hour pregame show at 11:30 a.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network. The preshow will feature expert analysis and playful banter from Kate Scott, Thierry Henry, and Michah Richards at Wembley Stadium.
Clive Tyldesley and Robert Green will handle the game’s commentary, while Christina Unkel will serve as the rules analyst. On the sidelines, reporters Anita Jones and Nigel Reo-Coker will provide live match updates.
While the kickoff will take place at 12:30 p.m. ET on Paramount+, you can stream a free Star Cam feed on CBS Sports Golazo Network for a unique look at key players during the live match.
CBS Sports to present entire studio coverage from pitchside at Wembley Stadium on Sunday for the EFL Carabao Cup Final - a first for an American broadcaster of the final
— CBS Sports PR (@CBSSportsGang) March 11, 2025
Coverage begins at 11:30 AM ET with @LFC vs. @NUFC kicking off live at 12:30 PM ET, on @paramountplus pic.twitter.com/Lob8ssRXJS
Listen to the Carabao Cup Final across the US
In the U.S., radio coverage of the Carabao Cup Final will air live on SiriusXM FC (ch. 157).
Liverpool will also offer free live audio commentary for the match on LiverpoolFC.com. Tuning in requires a free MyLFC account, but it’s an excellent option if you’re an LFC fan on the go.
Carabao Cup Final 2025 preview: Liverpool vs. Newcastle United
For the first time, Liverpool and Newcastle United will face off in the EFL Cup Final. Sunday’s game comes just over two weeks after Liverpool handed Newcastle a 2–0 defeat in the Premier League. But this final presents a new challenge, as Newcastle will look to end a 70-year-long trophy drought.
Liverpool has a League Cup legacy to uphold
Liverpool enters this weekend’s EFL Cup title match as the tournament’s defending champion with a storied record: 10 trophies in 14 finals. With recent wins against Chelsea in 2022 and 2024, the Reds have firmly established themselves as the most successful club in the competition. And you know they’re eager to add an 11th League Cup to their trophy room.
Unfortunately, LFC’s recent Champions League setback casts a shadow on the team’s form. Liverpool endured a tough UCL defeat at Anfield against PSG on Tuesday that went to extra time and penalties, leaving the squad battered and fatigued. With defender Trent Alexander-Arnold doubtful to appear, Liverpool’s attacking stars must be in top form on Sunday to avoid going home empty-handed.
I expect Mohamed Salah (who missed last year’s final due to injury) will be eager to get on the scoresheet and secure another League Cup for the Reds.
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Newcastle’s resilient quest for silverware
Newcastle United returns to Wembley determined to break a trophy drought that dates back to the 1955 FA Cup. After a runner-up finish in the 2023 EFL Cup Final, the Magpies are showing signs of growth under new ownership. Forward Alexander Isak, recently named Carabao Cup Player of the Round after standout semifinal performances, is in fine form and likely to lead the charge on Sunday.
Despite a promising run so far, Newcastle faces significant challenges heading into the final. Defensive issues loom large, with Anthony Gordon suspended and key center backs unavailable, forcing manager Eddie Howe to reshuffle the back line. With Liverpool’s potent attack waiting, Newcastle will need a disciplined defensive performance to secure a historic victory.
Newcastle United are competing in this weekend's final for the third time in their history.
— Carabao Cup (@Carabao_Cup) March 12, 2025
Can they go one better than in 1976 and 2023 and lift the Cup on Sunday?#EFL | #CarabaoCupFinal
