​Premier League teams join England’s Carabao Cup tournament for the second round with 17 matches on Tuesday, Aug. 25 followed by Tottenham in action on Wednesday and Chelsea on Thursday.The top-tier teams entering the competition this round are the 11 not participating in European competitions. The Premier League’s other nine clubs enter the draw for the third round, with those matches set to be played in September.Manchester City is the defending champion, defeating Arsenal in last year’s final at Wembley Stadium in London. It was the seventh time in 12 years that City won the tournament, also known through the years as the League Cup and Carling Cup, among another sponsored names.Here’s what to know for the second round:How to watch EFL Cup todayWatch Carabao Cup on Paramount+Carabao Cup scheduleTuesday, Aug. 25Cardiff City vs. Norwich City — 2 p.m. ETDoncaster Rovers vs. Middlesbrough — 2:30 p.m. ETBarnsley vs. Crewe Alexandra — 2:45 p.m. ETBlackburn Rovers vs. Sheffield United — 2:45 p.m. ETBlackpool vs. Lincoln City — 2:45 p.m. ETCambridge United vs. Millwall — 2:45 p.m. ETFleetwood Town vs. Shrewsbury Town — 2:45 p.m. ETIpswich Town vs. Leicester City — 2:45 p.m. ETPlymouth Argyle vs. Coventry City — 2:45 p.m. ETSheffield Wednesday vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers — 2:45 p.m. ETSouthampton vs. West Ham United — 2:45 p.m. ETStevenage vs. Reading — 2:45 p.m. ETStoke City vs. Hull City — 2:45 p.m. ETWalsall vs. Leyton Orient — 2:45 p.m. ETWatford vs. Peterborough United — 2:45 p.m. ETBirmingham City vs. Brentford — 3 p.m. ETNottingham Forest vs. Leeds United — 3 p.m. ETWednesday, Aug. 26Bradford City vs. Burnley — 2:45 p.m. ETNewcastle United vs. West Bromwich Albion — 2:45 p.m. ETTottenham Hotspur vs. Charlton Athletic — 2:45 p.m. ETPreston North End vs. Everton — 3 p.m. ETThursday, Aug. 27Chelsea vs. Luton Town — 2:30 p.m. ETFulham vs. AFC Wimbledon — 3 p.m. ETThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: EFL Cup games today: Schedule and where to watch Carabao CupOur editors independently choose our recommendations. Some content is produced with paid support from a third party, however our editorial decisions remain independent. If you buy through our links, the USA TODAY Network may earn a commission. Prices and availability may change.