After ending their 30 year silverware draught by hoisting the Europa League trophy aloft in İstanbul in May, Aston Villa fans have got a taste for success. Thus, supporters will be desperate for their side to avoid falling at the first hurdle in this season's Carabao Cup.
The Claret and Blue Army will make the short 20 mile journey across the Midlands to Coventry, taking on the Sky Blues for the first time since they were last in the Premier League in 2001. Ahead of this Midlands derby, find out how to watch the tie from anywhere in the world.
How do I watch Coventry City vs Aston Villa in the UK?
In the United Kingdom and Ireland, this match is being broadcast on Sky Sports+. Sky subscribers can find the fixture on channel 404, while it is also available on the red button or via streaming platforms such as SkyGo and NOW TV.
How do I watch Coventry City vs Aston Villa in the USA?
In the United States, CBS hold the EFL Cup rights, and Coventry vs Aston Villa can be found on Paramount+.
How do I watch Coventry City vs Aston Villa around the world?
Country | Broadcaster(s) |
|---|---|
UK & Ireland | Sky Sports+ |
USA | Paramount+ |
Australia, France, New Zealand and Arab countries | beIN SPORTS |
Canada and Japan | DAZN |
Central and South America | Disney+ Premium |
Brazil | ESPN4 |
Africa | SuperSport MaXimo 2 |
Nordic countries and Netherlands | Viaplay |
Portugal | Sport TV3 |
What time does Coventry City vs Aston Villa kick off?
This tie at the Coventry Building Society Arena kicks off at 8pm local time in the UK. That is 3pm Eastern Time and midday Pacific Time over in the United States.
This week's remaining Carabao Cup third round fixture list
Wednesday 16 September
- Kick off 7:45pm: Everton vs Wolverhampton Wanderers.
- Kick off 7:45pm: Fleetwood Town vs Sheffield United.
- Kick off 8pm: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion.
- Kick off 8pm: Coventry City vs Aston Villa.
Thursday 17 September
- Kick off 7:30pm: Manchester City vs Norwich City.
When is the Carabao Cup fourth round draw?
The draw for the fourth round will take place shortly after the conclusion of this match, scheduled to start at around 10:30pm UK time. Aston Villa or Coventry will be ball number 12.
So far, 11 clubs are guaranteed a spot in that draw, of which nine are from the Premier League; Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea, Newcastle United, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace, Sunderland, Fulham and Brentford. Meantime, two EFL League One clubs have made it, namely Bradford City and Peterborough United.
The EFL Cup fourth round takes place on 27, 28 and 29 October. For Unai Emery's team, this would fall in between Premier League home games against Manchester City and Fulham, ahead of a trip to the Camp Nou, making it a busy week or so, if they oust Coventry.
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