ATN to broadcast five Carabao Cup clashes live in Afghanistan

Ariana Television Network (ATN) will provide live coverage of five highly anticipated Carabao Cup second-round matches, with the network holding exclusive broadcast rights for the fixtures in Afghanistan.

The 2026/27 Carabao Cup second round takes place during the week of August 24, with several Premier League sides facing lower-league opposition. The official draw confirmed Chelsea will host Luton Town, Tottenham Hotspur will welcome Charlton Athletic, while Newcastle United will face West Bromwich Albion.

ATN’s live coverage will include:

• Watford vs Peterborough United — August 25 at 11:15pm Kabul time

• Southampton vs West Ham United — August 25, kick-off time to be confirmed

• Tottenham Hotspur vs Charlton Athletic — August 26 at 11:15pm Kabul time

• Newcastle United vs West Bromwich Albion — August 26, kick-off time to be confirmed

• Chelsea vs Luton Town — August 27 at 11:00pm Kabul time

The fixtures bring together teams from the Premier League, Championship and League One, offering Afghan football fans the opportunity to watch a number of England’s best-known clubs in knockout action.

Chelsea’s home tie against Luton will mark the club’s opening match of this season’s Carabao Cup campaign, while Tottenham will host Charlton in another London clash.

Newcastle, the 2025 Carabao Cup champions, will begin their title campaign against West Bromwich Albion, while Southampton will meet West Ham United in another all-Championship clash. The full second-round draw also includes Watford against Peterborough.

ATN will bring the matches live to viewers across Afghanistan as part of its continued coverage of major international football competitions.

Football fans can follow Ariana Television Network’s platforms for updates on kick-off times, match coverage and broadcast details.