When is the Carabao Cup final? Date, kick-off time and draw details as competition reaches climax – Chelsea, Middlesbrough, Liverpool and Fulham make up final four

The Carabao Cup will reach its climax next month for English football's first major final of the season.

The competition gives sides from all four tiers the chance to claim the first available silverware of the 2023/24 campaign.

Four teams are just two games away from completing their run to WembleyCredit: Getty

Manchester United are the current holders of the trophy after beating Newcastle 2-0 in February.

But Erik ten Hag's side are out after being beaten 3-0 at home by Newcastle in the fourth round.

Liverpool will hope to reclaim the prize they won in 2021, but Man City are also already out despite winning it four times in a row under Pep Guardiola from 2017 to 2021.

With this year's edition coming towards the business end as we reach the semi-finals stage, with four team teams eyeing up a place at Wembley.

Middlesbrough are the only non-Premier League side left as they battle Chelsea, while Liverpool face Fulham, live on talkSPORT.

When is the Carabao Cup final?

The 2023/24 Carabao Cup final will be played on Sunday, February 25, 2024.

It will be held at Wembley Stadium with the kick-off time yet to be confirmed, although last season's final began at 4:30pm.

Full coverage will be live on talkSPORT, with details announced in due course.

Liverpool will hope they are lifting the Carabao Cup againCredit: Getty

Carabao Cup: Semi-final fixtures

The Carabao Cup semi-final first-leg fixtures get underway this week.

Tuesday, January 9

Middlesbrough 1-0 Chelsea

Wednesday, January 10

Liverpool 2-1 Fulham

Tuesday, January 23

Chelsea vs Middlesbrough - 8:00pm - live on talkSPORT

Wednesday, January 24

Fulham vs Liverpool - 8:00pm - live on talkSPORT