City host Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium later, with kick-off scheduled for 19:30 BST.
Maresca’s men go into the tie full of confidence after a derby win.
Man City vs Norwich: Quick match & broadcast details
- Competition: Carabao Cup
- Venue: Etihad Stadium, Manchester
- Kick-off: 19:30 BST, Thursday 17 September 2026
- UK TV channel: Sky Sport+
A midweek cup tie against Championship opposition is a chance for Maresca to keep his side’s momentum going without the pressure of a league fixture. Fans wanting more on the mood around the club can look back at our report on City’s derby victory at Old Trafford, which sets the scene for this midweek cup fixture.
International TV guide
Carabao Cup fixtures are broadcast through a range of rights holders depending on territory, though at the time of writing no channel or streaming platform has been formally confirmed for City’s clash with Norwich City. The table below converts the 19:30 BST kick-off into local time.
| Region | Local Kick-off Time |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 19:30 BST |
| United States | 14:30 ET / 11:30 PT |
| Canada | 14:30 ET |
| Australia | 04:30 AEST (18 September) |
| India | 00:00 IST (18 September) |
| Nigeria | 19:30 WAT |
| South Africa | 20:30 SAST |
United Kingdom coverage
Sky Sports+ will carry this Carabao Cup tie.
Match Context and Recent Team Form
City go into the game having won 1-0 away to United on Sunday. That derby result gives City strong momentum heading into a home cup fixture against Championship opposition.
For a closer look at how that derby unfolded, our recent derby facts and stats piece covers the key numbers behind the win at Old Trafford.
Norwich City arrive at the Etihad in contrasting form. The Canaries lost 4-3 away on Saturday.
With both sides’ recent form on record, Thursday’s tie offers City the chance to build on their derby win and progress further in the Carabao Cup, while Norwich will be looking to respond after a tough week.
Domestic cup competitions often bring an early test of squad depth for Premier League clubs, and this fixture gives Maresca a first look at how his group responds after a big result away from home.
