The Carabao Cup is now reaching its business end, with the new year set to bring two incredible semi-final ties.First, the quarter-finals are taking centre stage before Christmas, with the eight teams battling to remain in the competition.The Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be made this weekPAReigning champions Newcastle are hoping to retain their crown, while Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea remain hopeful of a trophy.Crystal Palace, Fulham and Brentford are also still involved, along with the only non-Premier League side left – League One Cardiff. But only four of those teams will make it through and here’s when the lucky few will find out their semi-final opponents…When is the Carabao Cup semi-final draw? The draw will take place on Wednesday, December 17.It will be made after the quarter-final tie between Newcastle and Fulham, which will be live on talkSPORT 2.Things are expected to get started at around 10:35pm. Presenter Mark Chapman and pundits Jamie Redknapp and Shay Given will be hosting the draw.The first legs of the Carabao Cup semi-final ties will be played on the week commencing January 12, 2026, with the second legs scheduled for the week commencing February 2, 2026.The draw will take place after Newcastle’s clash with Fulham on WednesdayGettyMan City are hoping to keep up their bid for another trophyGettyWhere to watch Carabao Cup semi-final drawThe Carabao Cup semi-final draw will be broadcast on Sky Sports.It will be shown on Sky Sports Main Event as part of their coverage of Newcastle vs Fulham on Wednesday evening.Fans can watch on TV or online via Sky Go or NOW TV, while the draw is also expected to be live-streamed via the Carabao Cup’s official social media channels.talkSPORT and talkSPORT.com will be on hand to provide you with news of the draw and reaction to the ties too.To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream. You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.Arsenal face Crystal Palace next week in a delayed quarter-finalGettyCarabao Cup semi-final draw ball numbersBall numbers will be confirmed on Wednesday morning. Arsenal and Crystal Palace will share a ball number due to their quarter-final tie being played a week later.Carabao Cup quarter-final schedule Tuesday, December 16Cardiff City vs Chelsea – 8pm – live on talkSPORTWednesday, December 17Manchester City vs Brentford – 7:30pm – live on talkSPORT Newcastle vs Fulham – 8:15pm – live on talkSPORT 2Tuesday, December 23Arsenal vs Crystal Palace – 8pm – live on talkSPORT