Sofia Quijada
Arsenal and Crystal Palace meet in a high-stakes EFL Cup quarter-final with a place in the semi-finals on the line. With knockout football at the Emirates Stadium and both sides chasing silverware, this London clash has no margin for error: win and the cup run stays alive, lose and the season’s quickest route to a trophy ends here.
Match Preview
This EFL Cup quarter-final brings two Premier League rivals together with a semi-final spot at stake. Arsenal host at the Emirates Stadium, where they will expect to control the game and push for a place in the last four. Crystal Palace arrive knowing they need a disciplined away performance and clinical finishing to upset the tie.
Recent history in this competition adds extra bite: these sides have faced each other in an EFL Cup quarter-final before, and this fixture again decides who keeps the dream of lifting the trophy alive. With the match settled on the night, game management, set pieces, and squad depth can be decisive.
Where to watch on TV & Live Stream
Kick-off is at 21:00 CET on Tuesday, 23 December 2025 at the Emirates Stadium (London). In the UK, the match is available via Sky Sports and free-to-air coverage on ITV (STV in Scotland). Internationally, EFL Cup rights vary by territory, so check your local listings and the official broadcaster for your region.
| Region/Country | Kick-off Time (Local) |
| UK | 20:00 (GMT) |
| USA (ET) | 15:00 |
| USA (PT) | 12:00 |
| Australia (Sydney) | 07:00 (AEDT, 24 Dec) |
| Japan | 05:00 (JST, 24 Dec) |
| India | 01:30 (IST, 24 Dec) |
How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace online
UK viewers can stream the match through Sky Go (with a Sky subscription) and via ITVX for the ITV broadcast. If you already get Sky Sports on TV, Sky Go is the simplest way to watch on mobile, tablet, or desktop. If you are outside the UK, use the official EFL Cup broadcaster in your country and watch through its app or website. Rights are geo-restricted, so the stream you can access depends on where you are located.
| Country | Official Broadcaster/Stream |
| UK | Sky Sports; ITV; STV Scotland |
| USA | Paramount+ |
| Canada | DAZN |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video |
| Brazil | ESPN |
| Germany, Switzerland, Austria | Sky |
| Denmark | Viaplay |
| India | FanCode |
| Portugal | Sport TV |
| France, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia | beIN Sports |
| Singapore | 111 mio Sports 1, meWATCH |
| Ukraine | Setanta Sports |
| Japan | DAZN |
| Africa (South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya etc.) | StarTimes, SuperSport, ESPN |
| Latin America | Disney+ |
Spotlight Countries
- United Kingdom: Watch live on Sky Sports or free-to-air on ITV (and STV in Scotland). Stream via Sky Go or ITVX depending on the channel carrying the match.
- United States: The EFL Cup is carried on Paramount+.
- Canada: Stream the match on DAZN. Use the DAZN app on mobile, smart TV, or web to watch live.
- Australia: Watch on Amazon Prime Video. Make sure your Prime subscription is active and locate the EFL Cup live event at kick-off.
How to watch anywhere with VPN
A VPN can help you access the streaming service you normally use when you travel, since broadcasters apply geo-restrictions. Use a VPN that supports the device you watch on (iOS, Android, desktop, and many smart TV setups). Choose a server location where your streaming subscription is valid, then open the service and sign in as usual.
Steps: 1) Install a VPN. 2) Connect to a server in the country of your streaming provider (for example, the UK for ITVX/Sky Go access). 3) Log in to your platform and start the live stream. Always follow the platform’s terms and your local laws.
How to watch at Sportsbooks
Some licensed sportsbooks show selected football matches via in-play streams for customers, usually as a perk for having a funded account. Availability varies by country and by match, so you must check inside the sportsbook’s live section close to kick-off.
Typical steps: 1) Register (or log in). 2) Make a deposit (or keep a positive balance). 3) Go to Live/Streaming and look for the match with a “Play” icon. Betting and streaming rules depend on your jurisdiction.
Arsenal vs Crystal Palace is a knockout night at the Emirates Stadium with a semi-final place on the line. Kick-off is 21:00 CET. Check your local broadcaster early so you are set before the first whistle.