How to watch Ipswich vs Arsenal: TV, stream and kick-off

Arsenal return to Carabao Cup action on Tuesday night when Mikel Arteta’s side travel to Portman Road to face Ipswich Town.

The third-round tie kicks off at 8pm BST on Tuesday, 15 September and will be shown live in the United Kingdom on Sky Sports+. Sky’s official fixture schedule confirms both the kick-off time and the channel.

Supporters can also stream Sky Sports+ through the Sky Sports app or watch via NOW with an appropriate Sports membership.

ReadArsenal has already started building towards the tie, with Mikel Arteta expected to make significant changes after a demanding run of fixtures.

Our latest Arsenal predicted XI against Ipswich includes possible opportunities for Marli Salmon and Max Dowman.

What channel is Ipswich vs Arsenal on?

The key details are:

Fixture: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
Competition: Carabao Cup third round
Date: Tuesday, 15 September 2026
Kick-off: 8pm BST
Venue: Portman Road
UK TV: Sky Sports+
Live stream: Sky Sports app / NOW

Sky Sports lists Ipswich-Arsenal among Tuesday night’s live Carabao Cup matches.

Arsenal team news before Ipswich

Arsenal are managing several defensive fitness issues before the trip.

Ben White is being assessed after a fresh groin concern, while Cristhian Mosquera is pushing to return and Jurriën Timber has only recently made his comeback.

ReadArsenal’s latest Arsenal injury news before Ipswich has the full picture.

That situation could create opportunities for younger players if Arteta decides to protect members of his first-choice side.

Ipswich arrive in confident mood

Ipswich head into the game after a dramatic 3-2 Premier League victory at Crystal Palace.

Gary O’Neil’s side scored a late winner at Selhurst Park and have already shown they can make life difficult for stronger opposition.

ReadArsenal has looked at the warning signs in our Ipswich opposition watch ahead of Arsenal.

Will Ipswich vs Arsenal go to extra time?

No.

If the match is level after 90 minutes, the tie will go straight to penalties, with no extra time in the Carabao Cup third round.

ReadArsenal has a full explainer on the Ipswich vs Arsenal extra-time and penalty rules.

For Arsenal, Tuesday provides another test of the depth Arteta has built across the squad.

For supporters, though, the essentials are simple: 8pm kick-off, Sky Sports+, Portman Road.