Wembley Stadium is set to host a captivating Carabao Cup final this Sunday, March 22, 2026, as Arsenal and Manchester City clash for the first major trophy of the English season. The match promises a compelling spectacle, pitting Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. With stars like Erling Haaland and Bukayo Saka taking the pitch, the stage is set for a thrilling encounter.
Arsenal, under Arteta, aims to solidify their progress with a prestigious title, even as Guardiola’s City, true to form, seeks to add another trophy to their impressive collection. The Gunners come into the match in good form, having recently defeated Bayer Leverkusen to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals. City, still, is looking to rebound after a disappointing Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid.
When Do Arsenal vs. Manchester City Play?
The Carabao Cup final at Wembley is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, with a 4:30 PM GMT (12:30 PM ET) kick-off. Here’s a breakdown of the start time in various locations:
- Spain: 5:30 PM CET
- Argentina / Chile / Uruguay / Brazil: 1:30 PM ART/BRT
- Paraguay / Bolivia / Venezuela: 12:30 PM PYT/BOT/VET
- Colombia / Perú / Ecuador: 11:30 AM COT/PET/ECT
- Mexico / Central America: 10:30 AM CST
- United States (ET): 12:30 PM ET
Arsenal vs. Manchester City: Where to Watch Live
Here’s where you can catch all the action:
- South America: Exclusive coverage on Disney+ Premium. In Argentina, Uruguay, and Paraguay, the match will be available via Disney+ Premium Argentina.
- Brazil: ESPN and Disney+ Premium will broadcast the final.
- Mexico: Disney+ Premium Mexico will carry the game.
- Central America: Available through Disney+ Premium Norte.
- United States: Streaming on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo.
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports will broadcast the match.
- Spain: Typically broadcast on DAZN, but confirmation is pending.
Confirmed Team Lineups
According to recent reports, James Trafford will start in goal for Manchester City. Mikel Arteta has remained tight-lipped about his goalkeeper selection, leaving the question of whether Kepa or David Raya will start unanswered.
Arsenal (4-2-3-1)
Kepa Arrizabalaga; Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhaes, Riccardo Calafiori; Declan Rice, Martín Zubimendi; Eberechi Eze, Bukayo Saka, Leandro Trossard; Viktor Gyökeres.
Manager: Mikel Arteta.
Manchester City (4-3-3)
James Trafford; Matheus Nunes, Abdukodir Khusanov, Ruben Dias, Rayan Ait Nouri; Bernardo Silva, Rodri Hernández, Tijjani Reijnders; Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland.
Manager: Pep Guardiola.
Match Details
- Match: Arsenal vs Manchester City
- Stadium: Wembley Stadium (London, England)
- Capacity: 90,000
- Tournament: Carabao Cup (Final)
- Date: Sunday, March 22, 2026
Arsenal has received an initial allocation of 31,939 tickets plus accessible seating for the East Side of Wembley Stadium, with an additional 724 tickets including partially obstructed views. Licensed standing areas will also be available for supporters aged 12, and over.
Fans attending the match are reminded that Club Wembley Premium areas are neutral, and club shirts/colors are not permitted. Wembley Stadium reserves the right to refuse entry or remove individuals wearing club colors.
The Carabao Cup final promises to be a captivating contest between two of England’s top teams. With a trophy on the line and both sides eager to make a statement, expect a fiercely contested match at Wembley Stadium. Following the final, Arsenal will turn their attention back to the Premier League and their Champions League quarterfinal tie against Sporting CP, while Manchester City will focus on closing the gap to the league leaders.
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