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It's north vs south in this Wales derby in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup – here's how to tune in
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Watch Wrexham vs Cardiff for a mouthwatering all-Welsh clash in the last-16 of the Carabao Cup tonight, with all the broadcast information, including details of a free live stream, right here in this guide. • Date: Tuesday, 28 October 2025 • Kick-off time: 8pm BST / 4pm ET • Venue: Stok Cae Ras, Wrexham • TV & Streaming: ITV1 & ITVX, Sky Sports (UK), Paramount+ (US) • Free stream: ITVX (UK) • Watch from anywhere: Get Nord VPN's Black Friday deal This might not be a local derby but the 'north vs south' rivalry still burns intensely. Wrexham is credited as being the birthplace of Welsh football, though the sport is now officially run from the capital down south in Cardiff. There is no love lost between the two sides, even though this is their first competitive meeting since 2004. Up until recently, Cardiff have been the greater force in modern times, even gracing the Premier League, but Wrexham have the momentum, rocketing from non-league status to the Championship this season, just as Cardiff were relegated to League One. It promises to be a cracking occasion at the Racecourse, with a spot in the quarter-finals up for grabs, and Four Four Two has all the information on live streams and TV channels so you can watch Wrexham vs Cardiff online, on TV, and from anywhere. Great news for fans in the UK, Wrexham vs Cardiff will be shown live and for free by ITV – tune in on ITV1 on TV or stream away on the ITVX platform. Fans in the UK actually have a choice, with Sky Sports – the main Carabao Cup rights-holder – airing the game on Sky Sports Main Event. Away from the UK right now? A VPN will ensure your usual coverage while abroad – more on that below. Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mc Elhenney have generated a huge amount of interest in the States for the Welsh club, and fans can watch Wrexham vs Cardiff City on Paramount+. Watch the EFL on Paramount+ Paramount+ is the EFL rights-holder in the US, with a huge selection of games across the Championship, League One, League Two, and the Carabao Cup. Plans start from $7. 99 a month – a bargain considering you get all the Champions League live streams too. Away from home for the game? That doesn't mean you have to miss out on watching Wrexham vs Cardiff. All you need is a VPN, a handy a piece of software that makes your devices appear to be in a different location. Assuming it complies with your broadcaster’s T&Cs, you can use a VPN to bypass geo-restrictions and unblock your usual streaming services when abroad. It's also brilliant for your general internet security. Four Four Two’s colleagues Tech Radar have tested hundreds of VPNs, and they say Nord VPN is the best VPN you can get. Nord VPN's Black Friday deal ✅ Up to 77% off✅ 3 Months Extra FREE "Its speeds are superb, its unblocking capabilities are flawless, and it’s got a full suite of airtight security measures" – Tech Radar's Nord VPN review. See also ► Carabao Cup TV guide Wrexham 1st round: Wrexham 3-3 Hull (Wrexham won 5-3 on penalties) 2nd round: Preston 2-3 Wrexham 3rd round: Wrexham 2-0 Reading Cardiff 1st round: Cardiff 3-0 Cheltenham 2nd round: Burnley 1-2 Cardiff 3rd round: Cardiff 2-1 Swindon We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing. The best features, fun and footballing quizzes, straight to your inbox every week. Patrick manages the How To Watch content across Four Four Two and the other sports publications at Future. He's an NCTJ qualified journalist with a decade of experience in digital sports media. A lifelong Evertonian, he now plies his own footballing trade on the bobbly pitches of the famous Bristol Downs League. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.
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