Evening Standard
·27. August 2025
How to watch Grimsby vs Manchester United FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Carabao Cup today

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·27. August 2025
Red Devils are targeting their first win of the new season
Manchester United begin their quest to regain the Carabao Cup tonight with a tricky test against Grimsby.
The Red Devils, who won the competition in 2022-23 campaign after beating Newcastle in the final at Wembley, have entered earlier than usual this season due to not having any European commitments this term.
And they are at Blundell Park tonight hoping to avoid a major cup upset and ensure they are in the hat for the third round draw which takes place following the conclusion of their second round tie.
Ruben Amorim’s side head into the game still seeking a first win of the new season after picking up one point from their opening two Premier League matches, a loss at home to Arsenal and a 1-1 draw away at Fulham.
Man United will be expected to overcome the League Two side, although it may not be straightforward as the Mariners have made an unbeaten start to the campaign, winning three three of their five league games and overcoming Shrewsbury at home in the last round.
It’s a first meeting between the two sides in 77 years and below is everything you need to know about how to watch this one unfold.
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live, for free, on ITV. Coverage starts at 7.30pm BST on ITV1 ahead of an 8pm kick-off.
The Carabao Cup second round tie is also being shown on Sky Sports. Coverage starts at 7pm BST on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Ultra HDR.
Live stream: ITVX will offer a live stream service, which is free with a sign-up. Sky Sports subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the Sky Go app and website.