The Carabao Cup second-round draw is set to take place on Monday, August 10, live on Sky Sports Main Event. The draw, which will be regionalised into southern and northern sections, is expected to begin at approximately 7:20pm BST during the build-up to the Plymouth vs Exeter first-round match.
Eight Premier League teams will enter the competition at this stage. These include Brentford, Chelsea, Fulham, Newcastle, Everton, Leeds, Nottingham Forest, and Tottenham. Chelsea, who failed to qualify for Europe last season, and Tottenham, who narrowly avoided relegation in 2025/26, are among the top-flight sides joining the fray.
The first round of the Carabao Cup is currently underway, with matches taking place from Thursday to Monday. Notable ties include West Ham facing Portsmouth and a Devon derby between Plymouth and Exeter.