The rest of this midweek starts with Liverpool v Chelsea in the Carabao Cup and Hearts v Rangers, both Wednesday at 4pm ET (1pm PT) on Paramount+, then a 14-game MLS Wednesday night on Apple TV led by Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati and Liga MX leaders América v Tijuana at 11pm ET (8pm PT). Thursday has Everton v Newcastle in the Carabao Cup and Fiorentina v Atalanta in Serie A, both on Paramount+.
Times are US Eastern and Pacific. Channels come from CBS Sports' and ESPN's own schedules, and tables are ESPN's, all checked Wednesday, Oct 28 around noon PT. Wednesday's earlier Serie A and DFB-Pokal games had already kicked off, so they're not listed here. Tuesday's results are in our Oct 27 recap, and the full week is in our midweek guide with no Champions League. Liga MX broadcasts are in Spanish.
Which games are most worth watching?
1. Liverpool v Chelsea, Carabao Cup, Wednesday 4pm ET / 1pm PT, Paramount+. The tie of the round. Liverpool host Arsenal on Sunday and Chelsea host Man Utd on Saturday, so expect changes. Arsenal are already out, beaten on penalties at Fleetwood on Tuesday. Cheapest way to watch Liverpool or Chelsea.
2. Hearts v Rangers, Scottish Premiership, Wednesday 4pm ET / 1pm PT, Paramount+. Third hosts second. Rangers have 23 points and Hearts 19. Leaders Celtic (27) host Dundee United 15 minutes earlier. Fixtures are on the Scottish Premiership page.
3. Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati, MLS, Wednesday 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT, Apple TV. Miami are third in the East on 55 points, level with second-placed New England. Cincinnati are eighth on 42, level with Orlando and three ahead of Red Bull New York. Every team has three games left after 31. Cheapest way to watch Inter Miami or Cincinnati.
4. América v Tijuana, Liga MX, Wednesday 11pm ET / 8pm PT, channel TBC. América top the Liga MX table on 27 points with a game in hand, one ahead of Cruz Azul and Chivas. Tijuana are eighth on 20. Cheapest way to watch América.
5. Fiorentina v Atalanta, Serie A, Thursday 3:45pm ET / 12:45pm PT, Paramount+. Fiorentina are 18th with four points from eight games. Atalanta are 11th on 10, coming off Sunday's 4-4 draw with Frosinone. Earlier on Thursday, sixth-placed Frosinone host Lecce at 1:30pm ET (10:30am PT).
Also worth knowing
- Nashville SC have the best record in MLS (21 wins, 7 draws, 3 losses, 70 points) and host Philadelphia at 8:30pm ET (5:30pm PT). In the West, leaders Vancouver (55) host San Diego and second-placed Dallas (54) host Columbus.
- Man City v Brighton in the Carabao Cup is Wednesday at 3:30pm ET (12:30pm PT) on Paramount+.
- Juventus and Napoli play at 3:45pm ET (12:45pm PT) Wednesday, at Genoa and Monza, both on Paramount+.
What's on Wednesday afternoon and night, Oct 28?
Wednesday: Carabao Cup
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Man City v Brighton | 3:30pm / 12:30pm | Paramount+ |
| Fulham v Crystal Palace | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Bournemouth v Aston Villa | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Sunderland v Brentford | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Liverpool v Chelsea | 4pm / 1pm | Paramount+ |
Wednesday: Serie A
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Monza v Napoli | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Genoa v Juventus | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
Wednesday: Scottish Premiership
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen v Falkirk | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Celtic v Dundee United | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Dundee v Kilmarnock | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| St Johnstone v Motherwell | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| St Mirren v Hibernian | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
| Hearts v Rangers | 4pm / 1pm | Paramount+ |
Wednesday: DFB-Pokal
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Bayern Munich v Magdeburg | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | No confirmed US channel |
| Leverkusen v Nürnberg | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | No confirmed US channel |
| Holstein Kiel v Hoffenheim | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | No confirmed US channel |
| Hannover 96 v Kaiserslautern | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | No confirmed US channel |
Wednesday: MLS
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Charlotte FC v CF Montréal | 7:30pm / 4:30pm | Apple TV |
| Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati | 7:30pm / 4:30pm | Apple TV |
| New England Revolution v Red Bull New York | 7:30pm / 4:30pm | Apple TV |
| NYCFC v Atlanta United | 7:30pm / 4:30pm | Apple TV |
| Toronto FC v D.C. United | 7:30pm / 4:30pm | Apple TV |
| Austin FC v Real Salt Lake | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| Chicago Fire v Orlando City | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| FC Dallas v Columbus Crew | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| Minnesota United v Sporting Kansas City | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| Nashville SC v Philadelphia Union | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| St. Louis City v Portland Timbers | 8:30pm / 5:30pm | Apple TV |
| San Jose Earthquakes v Colorado Rapids | 10:30pm / 7:30pm | Apple TV |
| Seattle Sounders v Houston Dynamo | 10:30pm / 7:30pm | Apple TV |
| Vancouver Whitecaps v San Diego FC | 10:30pm / 7:30pm | Apple TV |
Wednesday: Liga MX
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| América v Tijuana | 11pm / 8pm | Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX (Spanish; exact channel TBC) |
What's on Thursday, Oct 29?
Thursday: Carabao Cup
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Everton v Newcastle | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
Thursday: Serie A
| Match | ET / PT | Where to watch |
|---|---|---|
| Frosinone v Lecce | 1:30pm / 10:30am | Paramount+ |
| Fiorentina v Atalanta | 3:45pm / 12:45pm | Paramount+ |
What's the cheapest way to watch?
| Service | Covers | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paramount+ Essential | Every Carabao Cup, Serie A and Scottish Premiership game here, in English | $8.99/mo |
| Apple TV | All 14 MLS games | $14.99/mo |
| ViX Premium | América v Tijuana in Spanish, if it lands on ViX (channel TBC) | $6.99/mo |
The same Paramount+ plan covers Champions League Matchday 4 next week. The cheapest way to watch your team tool and the cost calculator show what that adds up to for your club.
More guides
This weekend's soccer on TV · big matches · MLS on Apple TV · Liga MX channel by team · full European soccer guide
Frequently asked questions
What channel is Liverpool v Chelsea on in the US?
It streams on Paramount+ on Wednesday Oct 28 at 4pm ET (1pm PT). There's no TV channel listed for it.
Where can I watch Hearts v Rangers in the US?
Scottish Premiership games stream on Paramount+. Hearts v Rangers is Wednesday Oct 28 at 4pm ET (1pm PT).
What channel is Inter Miami v FC Cincinnati on?
Apple TV, Wednesday Oct 28 at 7:30pm ET (4:30pm PT). All 14 MLS games on Wednesday are on Apple TV.
What channel is América v Tijuana on?
América home games are on TelevisaUnivision (Univision, UniMás, TUDN or ViX) in Spanish. ESPN's schedule still lists no channel for Wednesday's 11pm ET (8pm PT) game.
Is there Champions League this week?
No. Matchday 4 is Tuesday Nov 3 and Wednesday Nov 4, and the Europa League and Conference League play Thursday Nov 5, all on Paramount+.
Sources
- ESPN: Carabao Cup schedule (US times and TV)
- CBS Sports: Carabao Cup schedule and TV, Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
- CBS Sports: Serie A schedule and TV, Thursday Oct 29, 2026
- ESPN: MLS schedule, Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
- ESPN: Scottish Premiership schedule, Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
- ESPN: Liga MX schedule, Wednesday Oct 28, 2026
- ESPN: German Cup schedule (no US TV listed)
- ESPN: MLS standings
- ESPN: Scottish Premiership table
- ESPN: Serie A table
- ESPN: Liga MX standings
- Paramount+ plans and prices
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