Arsenal face Manchester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup closing at Wembley Stadium, trying to win the primary main trophy of the season.
Arsenal face Manchester Metropolis within the Carabao Cup closing immediately (Picture: Getty)
- Kick-off time: The Carabao Cup closing between Arsenal and Manchester Metropolis is scheduled for immediately (Sunday, March 22, 2026) on the iconic Wembley Stadium. The match will kick off at 4.30pm GMT, following the normal pre-match ceremonies and the nationwide anthem.
- Prize cash: The winner of this afternoon’s closing will seal £100,000 in winnings in addition to the trophy and the glory of lifting the season’s first main trophy. The victor additionally will get assured qualification for subsequent season’s UEFA Convention League play-off spherical.
- Runner-up earnings: The aspect that finishes as runner-up will take residence £50,000. That pales compared to the prize cash accessible within the Premier League. Arsenal completed second final 12 months and earned £171.5million.
- Income Sharing: Past the prize charge, each groups profit considerably from gate receipts. Underneath EFL guidelines, the online gate proceeds from the Wembley closing are break up 45 per cent to every membership, which may end up in hundreds of thousands of kilos in extra matchday earnings.
- UK TV Channel: Followers within the UK can watch the match dwell on Sky Sports activities Important Occasion and Sky Sports activities Soccer, with protection beginning at 3.30pm. Moreover, the 2026 closing is being broadcast free-to-air on ITV1 and may be streamed through ITVX.
- Group information: Arsenal are sweating on the health of captain Martin Odegaard (knee) and Jurrien Timber, whereas Kepa Arrizabalaga is anticipated to begin in purpose. Manchester Metropolis are with out the ineligible Marc Guehi and the injured Josko Gvardiol, however James Trafford is confirmed to begin.
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