How to Watch Liverpool vs. Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on DIRECTV: Paramount+ Streams It
Liverpool hosts Chelsea at Anfield in the fourth round of the Carabao Cup (the English League Cup) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT). In the U.S., the match streams on Paramount+. It isn't scheduled on a DIRECTV channel, so DIRECTV customers watch in the Paramount+ app. Here's how, as of October 22, 2026.
Liverpool vs. Chelsea at a glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Date | Wednesday, October 28, 2026 |
| Kickoff | 4 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. CT / 1 p.m. PT (8 p.m. GMT in the U.K.) |
| Venue | Anfield, Liverpool |
| U.S. stream | Paramount+ |
| Competition | Carabao Cup (EFL Cup), fourth round |
| DIRECTV channel | None listed. Use the Paramount+ app |
Is Liverpool vs. Chelsea on DIRECTV?
Not on a DIRECTV channel. U.S. listings show this Carabao Cup tie streaming on Paramount+, and no TV channel is listed for it. Because the U.K. moves its clocks back on October 25 and the U.S. doesn't until November 1, the 8 p.m. U.K. kickoff lands at 4 p.m. ET that week instead of the usual 3 p.m.
How to watch with DIRECTV
Open the Paramount+ app on a DIRECTV Gemini device, or use a smart TV, streaming stick or console on the same TV and switch inputs. Paramount+ Essential is $8.99 a month or $89.99 a year, and Premium is $13.99 a month or $139.99 a year, before taxes. Either plan streams the match. Billing is through Paramount+, not DIRECTV.
More soccer that week
Chelsea's next Premier League match is at home to Manchester United on Saturday, October 31, at 8:30 a.m. ET, and Liverpool hosts Arsenal on Sunday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m. ET. U.S. channels for both haven't been announced yet.
Frequently asked questions
What time is Liverpool vs. Chelsea in the Carabao Cup?
Kickoff is 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT) on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
What channel is Liverpool vs. Chelsea on?
In the U.S., it streams on Paramount+. No TV channel is listed.
Can I watch Liverpool vs. Chelsea on DIRECTV?
Use the Paramount+ app on a DIRECTV Gemini device or another streaming device on your TV.
How much is Paramount+?
Paramount+ Essential is $8.99 a month and Premium is $13.99 a month as of October 2026.
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Details reviewed October 22, 2026 from Liverpool FC's fixture announcement (date, 8 p.m. GMT kickoff), Watchmode's U.S. listing for the match (Paramount+), the Premier League's fixture release and live AmericanTV.com guides. Start times, broadcast assignments, prices and package contents can change and vary by account, device and address. Team, league, network and service names, DIRECTV and related marks belong to their respective owners. American TV is an independent dealer and resource site.