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Liverpool vs. Newcastle Livestream: How to Watch the Carabao Cup Final Soccer From Anywhere

Wembley beckons for the Reds and the Magpies in what could be a historic game for both teams.

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It's set to be a momentous English Football League Cup final today at Wembley, with Arne Slot looking to claim his first piece of silverware as Liverpool boss and Newcastle manager Eddie Howe hoping to lead his team to their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Below, we'll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game live wherever you are in the world. We'll also show you how to use a VPN if it's unavailable to stream where you are.

Liverpool fans will be concerned about their players' energy levels after a grueling UEFA Champions League victory over PSG in midweek that eventually went to extra time and penalties. 

Newcastle's preparations coming into today's final were somewhat less taxing, with the Magpies claiming a routine 1-0 English Premier League win over West Ham at the London Stadium on Monday. They will have to do it without star winger Anthony Gordon, however, who is suspended.

The 2025 Carabao Cup final between Liverpool and Newcastle takes place at Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday, March 16. Kickoff is set for 4:30 p.m. GMT local time in the UK, which is 12:30 p.m. ET or 9:30 p.m. PT in the US, and 3:30 a.m. AEDT on Monday, March 17, in Australia.

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Bruno Guimarães was on target for Newcastle in their 1-0 away win against West Ham in the EPL on Monday. 

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Livestream the Liverpool vs. Newcastle game in the US

The Carabao Cup final will be available to stream in the US via Paramount Plus. 

Paramount Plus currently costs $8 a month for its Essential tier, or $60 for an annual subscription. 

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Trying to choose between Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus with Showtime plans? Essential is the cheaper of the two and is ad-supported. Paramount Plus with Showtime isn't completely ad-free but only displays commercials on "live TV and a few shows." If you want Showtime programming, the ability to download titles and your local live CBS station, you'll only get that with Paramount Plus with Showtime. 

How to watch the Liverpool vs. Newcastle EFL Cup Final match online from anywhere using a VPN

If you find yourself unable to view the game locally, you may need a different way to watch this match -- that's where using a VPN can come in handy. A VPN is also the best way to stop your ISP from throttling your speeds on game day by encrypting your traffic, and it's also a great idea if you're traveling and find yourself connected to a Wi-Fi network, and you want to add an extra layer of privacy for your devices and logins. 

With a VPN, you're able to virtually change your location on your phone, tablet or laptop to get access to the game. Most VPNs, like our Editors' Choice, ExpressVPN, make it really easy to do this. 

Using a VPN to watch or stream sports is legal in any country where VPNs are legal, including the US, UK and Canada, as long as you have a legitimate subscription to the service you're streaming. You should be sure your VPN is set up correctly to prevent leaks: Even where VPNs are legal, the streaming service may terminate the account of anyone it deems to be circumventing correctly applied blackout restrictions. 

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ExpressVPN is our current best VPN pick for people who want a reliable and safe VPN, and it works on a variety of devices. It's normally $13 a month, but if you sign up for an annual subscription for $100 you'll get three months free and save 49%. That's the equivalent of $6.67 a month.

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Livestream the Liverpool vs. Newcastle game in the UK for free 

Live broadcast rights for the Carabao Cup Final in the UK are with free-to air terrestrial broadcaster ITV and pay TV network Sky Sports. 

ITV's coverage from Wembley starts at 3:30 p.m. GMT on ITV1. That also means you can stream the game for free on the ITVX platform.

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ITV's streaming online streaming service is free to viewers in the UK, with dedicated apps available for Apple and Android devices, as well as most smart TVs.

Sunday's match will be shown on the Sky Sports Main Event channel. If you already have Sky Sports as part of your TV package, you can stream the game via its Sky Sports app on mobile. However, it's worth noting that Sky Sports Plus content cannot currently be watched via Sky Go on games consoles, laptops or PCs.

Cord-cutters, meanwhile, will want to get set up with a Now account and a Now Sports membership to stream the game.

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Sky subsidiary Now offers streaming access to Sky Sports channels with a Now Sports membership. You can get a day of access for £15, or sign up to a monthly plan from £35 per month right now.

Livestream the Liverpool vs. Newcastle game in Canada

If you want to stream the EFL Cup live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to this match, as well as every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season.

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A DAZN subscription currently costs CA$30 a month or CA$200 a year and will also give you access to the Champions League, Europa League and EFL Championship soccer, plus Six Nations rugby and WTA tennis.

As well as dedicated apps for iOS and Android, there's a wide range of support for set-top boxes and smart TVs.

Livestream the Liverpool vs. Newcastle game in Australia

Football fans Down Under can watch the EFL Cup on streaming service beIN Sports, with this game being shown on beIN Sports 3 channel. 

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beIN Sports is available via pay TV packages such as Foxtel, but cord-cutters can also sign up to beIN Sports as a standalone streaming subscription.

Priced at AU$15 per month or AU$130 for an annual subscription, beIN is currently offering a free one-week trial. As well as Carabao Cup action, a subscription will also give you access to Ligue 1, Serie A, Bundesliga and EFL football coverage.

Quick tips for streaming the Carabao Cup using a VPN 

  • With four variables at play -- your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN -- your experience and success when streaming this cup clash may vary.
  • If you don't see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the "search for city or country" option.
  • If you're having trouble getting the game after you've turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs -- like Roku -- don't have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you'll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you're using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
  • All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network's sports app, you'll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location. 
  • And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you're using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.