How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace: free streams, TV channels & preview for Carabao Cup 2025-26 quarter-final

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 20: Viktor Gyokeres of Arsenal celebrates scoring the only goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Arsenal at Hill Dickinson Stadium on December 20, 2025 in Liverpool, England.
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Mikel Arteta's Arsenal team come into this clash in good spirits having won their last 3 fixtures in all competitions. Last time out in the EFL Cup, the Gunners managed to grab a 2-0 win against a strong Brighton team. You can stream the match live from anywhere in the world using a VPN.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live stream date, time and channels

The Arsenal vs Crystal Palace live stream takes place on Tuesday, December 23.
Time: 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT / 7 a.m. AEDT (Thurs.)
• Free Streams — ITVX (UK)
• U.S. — Watch on Paramount+
• Watch anywhere — try Try NordVPN risk-free

Glasner's Crystal Palace will be looking to add some silverware to the cabinet to build on their FA Cup win last season. Palace haven't won in their last 3 outings in all competitions, including a heavy 4-1 loss to Leeds United in the Premier League last weekend. Palace have however already knocked out last year's runners up, Liverpool in this competition and have proven themselves as giant killers in recent time under Glasner.

Whoever progresses through this game will go onto face Chelsea in the semi-finals and with so much still to play for, this year's EFL Cup is still stacked with quality games gracing our screens.

Here's how to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace in the EFL Cup from anywhere in the world.

Can I watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace for free?

Yes, soccer fans in the UK can catch the action for free on ITVX.

What's great about ITVX's coverage is that you don't even need an ITVX subscription to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace this Tuesday, you just need a valid TV license and an email account and you're all set.

First time using ITVX? You can register for a free account or download the app to your mobile device.

Outside the U.K. right now? Use NordVPN to unlock your free Carabao Cup stream — more on that below.

How to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace from anywhere

Away from home and blocked from watching the game at the Emirates.

You can still watch your usual Carabao Cup live stream thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software makes your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. Ideal for soccer fans away on vacation or on business. One of our favorites is NordVPN.

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Use Nord to unblock your usual streaming service and watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace.

It's really straightforward to use a VPN to watch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace this Tuesday.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch ITVX's stream of Arsenal vs Crystal Palace this Tuesday, select 'UK' from the listed countries.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to to ITVX and tune in for this unmissable EFL Cup clash.

Arsenal vs Crystal Palace Live Streams

Can't find your stream for the big game? We have full information on watching this game in select countries below:

Fans in the U.S. can catch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on Paramount+.U.S. residents visiting another countryNordVPN.

Fans in the U.S. can catch Arsenal vs Crystal Palace on Paramount+.

For those in the states, you'll need a Paramount+ subscription, prices start at $7.99/ month (with ads) or fans can opt for a Premium subscription which starts at $12.99/month (without ads).

U.S. residents visiting another country can access Paramount+ or DAZN using NordVPN.

As stated before, fans in the UK are in luck as ITVX are broadcasting this mouth-watering EFL Cup clash for no cost at all. Outside the U.K. during the game?NordVPN

As stated before, fans in the UK are in luck as ITVX are broadcasting this mouth-watering EFL Cup clash for no cost at all.

UK soccer fans don't even need a ITV account to stream the game this Tuesday, just a valid TV licence and you can tune in for free.

Outside the U.K. during the game? Use NordVPN to watch your Discovery+ streams while abroad.

DAZN is the place to go in Canada for coverage of this EFL Cup clash. Worried about missing the game? NordVPN

DAZN is the place to go in Canada for coverage of this EFL Cup clash.

For fans in the Great White North, you'll need DAZN's standard package for access to their UCL footage. Subscriptions start at CA$24.99/month on a 12-month deal.

Worried about missing the game? Don't worry, NordVPN will let you access your Canadian stream from anywhere in the world.

In Australia, beIn Sport will showcase the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace fixture.Visiting a different country today? NordVPN

In Australia, beIn Sport will showcase the Arsenal vs Crystal Palace fixture.

A subscription costs AU$15.99 or you can get it for a AU$1 cheaper as a Prime Video add-on.

Visiting a different country today? NordVPN will give you access to the Arsenal vs Palace live stream.

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Adrian Back

Adrian is a freelance journalist and copywriter based in the UK. He’s written about sport for a wide range of publications including World Soccer Magazine, Newsweek, Yahoo and FourFourTwo. Having covered everything from the NBA Finals and French Open to the London Olympics and F1 in Abu Dhabi, his great passion remains soccer – a sport he could write and talk about all day long.

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