Is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United on TV? Kick-off time, channel and stream details for Carabao Cup clash
All the key information you need to know ahead of Leeds United’s Carabao Cup second round trip to Nottingham Forest.
Leeds United’s Carabao Cup campaign kicks off with a trip to Nottingham Forest for the second time in four days.
Daniel Farke’s side beat Forest 1-0 in their Premier League opener on Saturday and head back to the City Ground full of optimism. They will be looking to improve on last season’s embarrassing second round cup exit to Sheffield Wednesday this time a year ago.
The Whites could rotate a little from their league victory given the quick turnaround. Below, the YEP has all the key information you need to know as Leeds prepare to start their cup campaign...
When is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United?
Leeds head to Forest for the second time in quick succession on Tuesday August 24. Kick-off is at 8pm.
The City Ground clash is the latest kick-off from the main batch of second round fixtures, with 17 games kicking off on the Tuesday. A further four matches are pencilled in for Wednesday evening.
Is Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United on TV?
It is indeed. Most games this evening kick off at 7.45pm with Leeds’ trip to Forest a little later due to being selected for live broadcast by Sky Sports. The game will be shown live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Football, with build-up starting at 7pm.
Interestingly, ITV have the rights to broadcast some Carabao Cup matches this season and they will also show the all-Premier League tie on ITV1. Build-up on their side will get underway at 7.30pm.
Nottingham Forest vs Leeds United stream details
For those away from a TV screen, both broadcasters will also be streaming the game live. Sky Sports and ITV will both have a live feed of the fixture on their respective websites and apps.
Both will also have a highlights package available after full-time, with key moments and goals usually uploaded to social media as they go in. For those wanting to listen to the game, BBC West Yorkshire Sport will be at the City Ground.