Birmingham City are primed for a first-round EFL Cup showdown with Sheffield United as the 2025-26 campaign kicks into gear.
The clash, set under the lights at St. Andrew’s at Knighthead Park, promises plenty of bite with both sides eager to stamp their authority early.
The Blues will enjoy home-field comfort and hope to turn that into a winning edge. With no room for slip-ups, they’ll be chasing three points after settling for a stalemate against Ipswich Town in their latest Championship outing — a result that saw them leave a couple of valuable points on the table.
Sheffield United, meanwhile, limp into this fixture looking to shake off a rocky start. The Blades opened their season on the wrong foot, suffering a humbling against Bristol City where they leaked four goals and could only muster one in reply. They’ll need to sharpen their edge quickly if they plan on cutting through the Blues’ defenses.
Here's everything you need to know about Birmingham City vs. Sheffield United, including TV channel and streaming options for the EFL Cup game.
Where to watch Birmingham City vs. Sheffield United: Live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: -
- Live stream: Paramount+
This match is not available for live TV broadcast in the US. Streaming options are available on Paramount+, which offers a FREE trial to new members.
Birmingham City vs. Sheffield United EFL Cup start time
- Date: Wednesday, August 13
- Time: 3:00 p.m. ET | 12:00 p.m. PT
Birmingham City vs. Sheffield United will kick off at 8:00 p.m. local time (BST) on Wednesday, August 13 from the St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park in Birmingham, England.
Here's how that time translates across the U.S.:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Eastern Time | Wed, Aug. 13 | 3:00 p.m. |
| Central Time | Wed, Aug. 13 | 2:00 p.m. |
| Mountain Time | Wed, Aug. 13 | 1:00 p.m. |
| Pacific Time | Wed, Aug. 13 | 12:00 p.m. |
Birmingham City upcoming schedule 2025
Here are Birmingham City's next five games:
| Date | Game | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 13 | vs. Sheffield United | 3:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | at Blackburn Rovers | 10:00 a.m. |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Oxford United | 10:00 a.m. |
| Aug. 29 | at Leicester City | 3:00 p.m. |
| Sep. 13 | at Stoke City | 10:00 a.m. |
Sheffield United's upcoming schedule 2025
Here are Sheffield United's next five games:
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 13 | at Birmingham City | 3:00 p.m. |
| Aug. 16 | at Swansea City | 10:00 a.m. |
| Aug. 23 | vs. Millwall | 10:00 a.m. |
| Aug. 30 | at Middlesbrough | 7:30 a.m. |
| Sep. 12 | at Ipswich Town | 3:00 p.m. |