Newcastle vs West Brom: Carabao Cup Kick-off, TV Channel, and Streaming Details
Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup campaign begins under the lights at St James’ Park tonight, with Championship side West Bromwich Albion making the trip north for a second-round clash.
Here’s how to follow it live.
Kick-off time and venue
The tie gets under way at 7:45pm (UK time) at St James’ Park, as Newcastle look to make an early statement in this season’s competition on home turf.
How to watch on TV in the UK
The match is being shown live on Sky Sports+. Coverage starts at 7:30pm, offering 15 minutes of build-up before the teams emerge and the action begins.
Live streaming details
UK viewers can stream the game in two main ways:
- Sky Go app – available to existing Sky Sports subscribers on mobile, tablet, smart TV and desktop.
- NOW – non-Sky customers can watch via a NOW Sports Day or Month Membership, which provides access to the Sky Sports+ stream on a range of devices.
Once logged in, subscribers can head straight to the Sky Sports+ channel to follow the full 90 minutes.
Radio commentary and audio options
For those on the move, live radio commentary is available on BBC Radio Newcastle for listeners in the region.
Newcastle United will also provide audio commentary through the club’s official digital platforms and web app for registered users, offering another way to stay locked into the action.
Team news
Newcastle are forced into changes. Joelinton, Dan Burn and Tino Livramento are all ruled out through injury, leaving Eddie Howe to juggle his options as he manages minutes across the squad.
West Brom have issues of their own. Forward Tammer Bany misses out with a hamstring problem, a blow to their attacking plans as they head into a demanding cup tie away from home.
A Premier League side at home, a dangerous Championship visitor, and a cup competition that rarely sticks to the script. Under the St James’ Park floodlights, this is where Newcastle’s latest Carabao Cup story begins.
