Carabao Cup final prize money and how much Arsenal and Man City win | Football | Sport
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium, looking to win the first major trophy of the season.
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final today (Image: Getty)
- Kick-off time: The Carabao Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City is scheduled for today (Sunday, March 22, 2026) at the iconic Wembley Stadium. The match will kick off at 4.30pm GMT, following the traditional pre-match ceremonies and the national anthem.
- Prize money: The winner of this afternoon’s final will seal £100,000 in winnings as well as the trophy and the glory of lifting the season’s first major trophy. The victor also gets guaranteed qualification for next season’s UEFA Conference League play-off round.
- Runner-up earnings: The side that finishes as runner-up will take home £50,000. That pales in comparison to the prize money available in the Premier League. Arsenal finished second last year and earned £171.5million.
- Revenue Sharing: Beyond the prize fee, both teams benefit significantly from gate receipts. Under EFL rules, the net gate proceeds from the Wembley final are split 45 per cent to each club, which can result in millions of pounds in additional matchday income.
- UK TV Channel: Fans in the UK can watch the match live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with coverage starting at 3.30pm. Additionally, the 2026 final is being broadcast free-to-air on ITV1 and can be streamed via ITVX.
- Team news: Arsenal are sweating on the fitness of captain Martin Odegaard (knee) and Jurrien Timber, while Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to start in goal. Manchester City are without the ineligible Marc Guehi and the injured Josko Gvardiol, but James Trafford is confirmed to start.
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