Here are all of the details of where you can watch Cardiff City vs Chelsea on US television and via legal streaming:
| WHO |
Cardiff City vs Chelsea |
| WHAT |
EFL Championship |
| WHEN |
3:00pm ET / 12:00pm PT • Tuesday, December 16, 2025 |
| WHERE |
Paramount+ |
| FREE TRIAL |
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Match Overview
A tense cup clash is on deck as familiar rivals from opposite ends of the English football pyramid collide with a spot in the semifinals at stake. Chelsea bring top-flight pedigree and momentum into the contest, sitting fifth in the Premier League and carrying the look of a team built for deep runs, which makes the Blues the projected favorite heading in.
That said, Cardiff City won’t be intimidated, arriving as League One leaders with momentum and belief after a string of impressive performances. The underdogs see a rare opportunity to rewrite the script and push for a historic result, adding genuine intrigue to what promises to be a compelling battle—one fans won’t want to miss when the whistle blows.
How to watch the game
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