City vs Brentford in the Carabao Cup: Where to watch and how to stream the 2025-26 clash

The Etihad Stadium hosts an intriguing Carabao Cup quarterfinal as Manchester City take on Brentford in the 2025-2026 edition.

City arrive focused on securing a semifinal berth and extending their trophy bid, buoyed by home support and a star-studded squad under manager Pep Guardiola.

Brentford will try to pull off a major upset, leaning on solid defending and quick counterattacks, aware that cup ties are decided in 90 minutes of hard graft on the pitch.

Below are the essentials: channels, online options and key match details for watching Manchester City vs Brentford in the English League Cup 2025-2026.

Broadcast channels

BeIN Sports holds exclusive rights to the competition in the Middle East and North Africa, with beIN Sports 2HD designated for this match.

Watch online

You can stream the game via the TOD app or beIN Connect.

Match details and commentary

The match is set for Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at the Etihad Stadium. Kick-off is 22:30 (Saudi time) or 23:30 (UAE time).

Commentary: Essam Al-Shawi for BeIN Sports.

Be sure to tune in and catch the drama, plus a couple of light jokes at the end: City will run the clock and the coffee supply; Brentford might park the bus, but you still need a map to find the goal!