Arsenal travels to face Ipswich Town in the EFL Cup Third Round on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Portman Road in Ipswich, England.
The match is scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM ET and will be available to watch in the United States on Paramount+.
Arsenal enters the cup fixture looking to advance to the next round, while Ipswich Town will have home-field advantage at Portman Road as it attempts to knock out the Premier League side.
Here is everything you need to know about where to watch Ipswich Town vs Arsenal, including the start time, streaming information, venue and referee.
Where to Watch Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal will stream live on Paramount+ in the United States.
Match: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal
Competition: EFL Cup
Round: Third Round
Date: Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Kickoff: 3:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
UK Time: 8:00 PM BST
Streaming: Paramount+ (United States)
Venue: Portman Road
Location: Ipswich, Suffolk, England
Referee: Peter Bankes
What Time Does Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Start?
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal kicks off at 3:00 PM ET on Tuesday, September 15.
For viewers across the United States, kickoff is scheduled for:
3:00 PM ET
2:00 PM CT
1:00 PM MT
12:00 PM PT
The match begins at 8:00 PM local time in England.
Is Ipswich Town vs Arsenal on Paramount+?
Yes. Ipswich Town vs Arsenal will be available to watch live on Paramount+ in the United States.
Paramount+ carries the EFL Cup matchup, giving U.S. viewers a streaming option for Arsenal’s Third Round trip to Portman Road.
Viewers should check Paramount+ shortly before kickoff for the live match page and coverage details.
Where Is Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Being Played?
The match will be played at Portman Road in Ipswich, Suffolk, England.
Portman Road is the home stadium of Ipswich Town and has a listed capacity of 30,056.
The grass-surface stadium will provide Ipswich with home advantage as Arsenal makes the trip to Suffolk for the cup tie.
Who Is the Referee for Ipswich Town vs Arsenal?
Peter Bankes will referee Ipswich Town vs Arsenal.
The English referee will oversee the EFL Cup Third Round encounter at Portman Road.
What Happens If Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Is Tied?
Because this is an EFL Cup knockout match, one team must advance to the next round.
If the score is level after 90 minutes, the competition’s applicable knockout rules will determine the winner, potentially requiring a penalty shootout.
That makes the match very different from a regular league fixture, where both teams could leave with a point following a draw.
Arsenal’s EFL Cup Opportunity
The EFL Cup gives Arsenal another opportunity to compete for domestic silverware during the 2026-27 season.
Cup matches can also give managers an opportunity to rotate their squads, although the strength of Arsenal’s starting lineup will depend on team selection closer to kickoff.
Regardless of the lineup, Arsenal will enter Portman Road knowing that a defeat would immediately end its EFL Cup campaign.
Can Ipswich Town Upset Arsenal?
Ipswich Town will have the advantage of playing in front of its home supporters at Portman Road.
Knockout competitions have traditionally provided opportunities for lower-ranked clubs to challenge stronger opposition because the outcome is decided over a single match rather than across an entire season.
Ipswich will need to capitalize on its home environment and any opportunities Arsenal allows if it wants to produce an upset and advance.
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Match Information
Ipswich Town vs Arsenal takes place Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Portman Road. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:00 PM ET, with the match streaming live on Paramount+ in the United States. Peter Bankes is the referee for the EFL Cup Third Round matchup.
For Arsenal, victory would secure progression to the next stage of the EFL Cup. For Ipswich Town, the home fixture represents an opportunity to eliminate one of England’s biggest clubs and continue its cup run.