Cheltenham Town will begin their season by hosting Championship side Charlton Athletic in the opening round of the Carabao Cup. This eagerly anticipated fixture marks the Robins' first game of the campaign, with the season starting unusually with this cup tie.
The match has been scheduled for a 5.30pm kick-off on Saturday, 9 August, allowing fans to enjoy the evening contest. Due to television broadcasting arrangements, the kick-off time has been adjusted to suit Sky Sports coverage.
All Carabao Cup matches this season are televised by Sky Sports. The Cheltenham Town vs Charlton Athletic game will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+, accessible via the Sky Sports app and the red button service.
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Supporters can also stream the match through the NOW streaming service, which carries all games shown on Sky Sports and Sky Sports+. The Sky Sports App offers similar access for viewers on various devices.
For those without a Sky Sports subscription, it is possible to watch every Carabao Cup game by purchasing a NOW Sports Membership through the NOW app. This service is compatible with a wide range of devices including TVs, mobiles, tablets, computers, gaming consoles, and streaming devices.
If you are unable to attend the match at the stadium, GloucestershireLive will provide comprehensive live coverage, including team news, build-up, play-by-play updates, reaction, statistics, analysis, interviews, and highlights from inside the ground.
In addition, audio commentary packages remain available to supporters both within the UK and abroad, ensuring fans can follow the action wherever they are.
“Cheltenham Town’s opening match sets the tone as they face Championship opposition in the Carabao Cup, with full live coverage available for supporters at home and away.”