The draw for the EFL Cup quarter-finals is scheduled to take place following an exciting fourth-round match. Fans can tune in live to see which teams will compete for a spot in the semi-finals.

The quarter-final draw for the 2026-27 EFL Cup will occur on Wednesday, October 28, after the fourth-round match between Liverpool and Chelsea concludes. This event will be broadcast live on Sky Sports, allowing fans to catch the draw as it happens.

Six teams from the Premier League are expected to feature in the last eight, alongside one team each from League One and League Two. Bradford City has reached this stage after defeating fellow League One side Peterborough United, marking their best performance in the tournament since their run to the final in the 2012-13 season. Fleetwood Town made headlines by eliminating reigning champions Arsenal, showcasing the unpredictability of the EFL Cup.

Quarter-final participants

The final teams in the quarter-final draw will include Bradford City, Fleetwood Town, and the winners of several ongoing fourth-round matches. Notable fixtures include Manchester City versus Brighton & Hove Albion, Bournemouth against Aston Villa, Fulham facing Crystal Palace, Sunderland or Brentford, and Liverpool or Chelsea, along with Everton or Newcastle United. The ball numbers for the draw will be announced prior to the event.

The quarter-final matches are scheduled for the week commencing December 14, promising more thrilling football action as teams vie for a place in the semi-finals of this prestigious competition.