Arsenal Crystal Palace Carabao Cup Quarter-Final Set December 23

The Carabao Cup quarter-final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace has been officially scheduled for Tuesday, December 23, 2025, with an 8 PM kick-off at Emirates Stadium. This date was set to accommodate Crystal Palace's participation in the UEFA Conference League, avoiding a congested schedule that would have forced Palace to play four games in eight days, including Premier League and Conference League fixtures. The match will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports and ITV. Arsenal had initially resisted rescheduling but eventually found a compromise with Palace, as both clubs sought to balance their commitments amid a demanding fixture list. This fixture follows previous encounters between the two clubs in the League Cup, including last season’s quarter-final where Arsenal won 3-0, and comes amid other quarter-final matchups such as Cardiff City vs. Chelsea and Manchester City vs. Brentford. The scheduling ensures that both teams will have only one day's rest after their Premier League games on December 21 before meeting in the cup tie.