Here are all of the details of where you can watch Lincoln City vs Chelsea on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO | Lincoln City vs Chelsea |
| WHAT | Carabao Cup |
| WHEN | 2:45pm ET / 11:45am PT • Tuesday, September 23, 2025 |
| WHERE | Paramount+ |
| FREE TRIAL | WATCH NOW |
Match Overview
Chelsea enter Carabao Cup play looking to turn the page after a rough stretch that included a Premier League loss to Manchester United and a tough Champions League opener against Bayern. Despite those setbacks, the Blues remain one of the most talented squads in England and will look to prove it.
They now face League One’s Lincoln City, who come in riding strong domestic form and sitting third in the standings. With Chelsea aiming to reestablish their momentum and the Imps dreaming of a cup upset, this matchup carries plenty of intrigue—make sure you don’t miss it.
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