[Watch Cardiff City vs Chelsea online in the US on Paramount+]

All signs point to a high-pressure showdown as two rivals from different tiers of English soccer meet with plenty on the line. Premier League side Chelsea enter the matchup in strong form and currently sit fifth in the table, positioning the Blues as the clear favorites on paper.

Still, this is far from a walkover. Cardiff City arrive as the surprise contender, leading League One and riding a wave of confidence despite their underdog status. With a historic semifinal berth within reach, Cardiff believe they can shake up expectations, ensuring this clash carries real drama.

When will the Cardiff City vs Chelsea match be played?

Cardiff City take on Chelsea for the 2025/2026 Carabao Cup quarterfinals this Tuesday, December 16. The action is set to kick off at 3:00 PM (ET).

Cardiff City vs Chelsea: Time by State in the USA

ET: 3:00 PM
CT: 2:00 PM
MT: 1:00 PM
PT: 12:00 PM

How to watch Cardiff City vs Chelsea in the USA

Catch this 2025/2026 Carabao Cup clash between Cardiff City and Chelsea live in the USA on Paramount+.

The FA Cup continues and fewer and fewer teams are left and the strongest rivals are the ones that are remaining. Leeds United, Premier League team are not having a great season. With 17 points, they are very close to the bottom of the standings, so keeping their objective is their main goal, although of course it would also be important to fight for a title.

Their rivals will be Cardiff City, a team that is not having a very good time this season either and for this the only chance to fight for something is this FA Cup. They are in 21st position in the EFL Championship (the second most important league in English soccer), and they are the least favorites although they obviously seek to surprise in this game.

Leeds United vs Cardiff City: Kick-Off Time

Leeds United will play against Cardiff City for the 2022/2023 FA Cup this Wednesday, January 18 at the Elland Road in Leeds, England.

Argentina: 4:45 PM
Australia: 6:45 AM (January 19)
Bangladesh: 1:45 AM (January 19)
Belgium: 8:45 PM
Brazil: 4:45 PM
Cameroon: 8:45 PM
Canada: 2:45 PM (ET)
Costa Rica: 1:45 PM
Croatia: 8:45 PM
Denmark: 8:45 PM
Ecuador: 2:45 PM
Egypt: 9:45 PM
France: 8:45 PM
Germany: 8:45 PM
Ghana: 7:45 PM
India: 1:15 AM (January 19)
Indonesia: 3:45 AM (January 19)
Iran: 11:15 PM
Ireland: 7:45 PM
Israel: 9:45 PM
Italy: 8:45 PM
Jamaica: 2:45 PM
Japan: 4:45 AM (January 19)
Kenya: 10:45 PM
Malaysia: 3:45 AM (January 19)
Mexico: 1:45 PM
Morocco: 8:45 PM
Netherlands: 8:45 PM
New Zealand: 8:45 AM (January 19)
Nigeria: 8:45 PM
Norway: 8:45 PM
Poland: 8:45 PM
Portugal: 7:45 PM
Qatar: 10:45 PM
Saudi Arabia: 10:45 PM
Senegal: 7:45 PM
Serbia: 8:45 PM
Singapore: 3:45 AM (January 19)
South Africa: 9:45 PM
South Korea: 4:45 AM (January 19)
Spain: 8:45 PM
Sweden: 8:45 PM
Switzerland: 8:45 PM
Tanzania: 10:45 PM
Trinidad and Tobago: 3:45 PM
Tunisia: 8:45 PM
Uganda: 10:45 PM
UAE: 11:45 PM:
UK: 7:45 PM
United States: 2:45 PM (ET)

Leeds United vs Cardiff City: TV Channel and Live Streaming

Argentina: Star+
Australia: Paramount+
Bangladesh: SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD
Belgium: Eleven Sports 1 Belgium, Play Sports
Brazil: Star+
Cameroon: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
Canada: Sportsnet Ontario, Sportsnet East, Sportsnet Now Plus, Sportsnet World Now, Sportsnet World, Sportsnet West, Sportsnet Pacific, Sportsnet Now
Costa Rica: Star+, ESPN2
Croatia: Sport club 1 Croatia
Denmark: Viaplay Denmark
Ecuador: Star+
Egypt: beIN Sports English 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports Premium 2, TOD
France: beIN Sports 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, Free
Germany: DAZN, DAZN2
Ghana: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
India: SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD
Indonesia: beIN Sports Connect Indonesia
International: Bet365
Iran: beIN Sports English 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports Premium 2, TOD
Ireland: ITVX, Talksport 2 Radio UK, BBC Radio 5 Live, Premier Player HD, Premier Sports 1, ITV 4
Italy: DAZN
Jamaica: ESPN Play Caribbean
Japan: DAZN
Kenya: SuperSport Maximum 3, SuperSport GOtv Football
South Korea: SPOTV ON 2
Malaysia: sooka, Astro Supersport 4, Astro Go
Mexico: ESPN2 Mexico, Star+
Morocco: beIN Sports Premium 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD, beIN Sports English 2
Netherlands: Ziggo Sport Documentation
New Zealand: Sky Sport 7 beIN Sports, beIN Sports Connect New Zealand
Nigeria: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
Norway: Viaplay Norway, V Sport 1
Poland: Eleven Sports 1 Poland
Portugal: Sport TV Multiscreen, Sport TV2
Qatar: TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports English 2, beIN Sports Premium 2
Saudi Arabia: TOD, beIN SPORTS CONNECT
Senegal: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
Serbia: SportKlub 1 Serbia
Singapore: 111 mio Sports 1
South Africa: SuperSport Football, DStv App, SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport MáXimo 3
Sweden: V Sport Football, Viaplay Sweden
Switzerland: DAZN
Tanzania: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
Trinidad and Tobago: ESPN Play Caribbean
Tunisia: beIN SPORTS CONNECT, beIN Sports English 2, TOD, beIN Sports Premium 2
Uganda: SuperSport GOtv Football, SuperSport Maximum 3
United Arab Emirates: beIN Sports English 2, beIN Sports Premium 2, beIN SPORTS CONNECT, TOD
United Kingdom: ITVX, Talksport 2 Radio UK, ITV 4, BBC Radio 5 Live
USA: ESPN+