The Carabao Cup Final is the first major domestic trophy of the English football season, and for two sets of supporters it is the biggest day of the year. Both clubs’ fans head to Wembley at the same time, and a private coach is the simplest way to get your group there and back together.
The London Coach Company provides private coach and minibus hire to Wembley for the League Cup Final. We work with official supporters’ clubs and branches, pubs, social clubs and fan groups of every size – collecting from your chosen pick-up point, booking coach parking next to the stadium, and bringing everyone home after the final whistle. Request a quote as soon as your club reaches the semi-finals.
Carabao Cup Final 2027
EFL League Cup Final
Sunday 21 March 2027 – Wembley Stadium
Kick-off TBC
Usually confirmed closer to the day
The 2027 Carabao Cup Final (opens in a new tab) is on Sunday 21 March at Wembley. The kick-off time is usually confirmed closer to the day; recent finals have kicked off in the late afternoon, which means a return journey in the evening.
More time to plan than most Wembley finals
The semi-finals are played over two legs, with the first legs in the week of 11 January and the second legs in the week of 1 February 2027. That gives the two finalists around seven weeks to organise travel. Coach demand rises sharply the day a club qualifies, so the groups that plan early get the best choice of vehicles.
Who we take to the Carabao Cup Final
- Official supporters’ clubs and branches – including London and South East branches of clubs based further afield
- Pubs, social clubs and working men’s clubs running a coach for their regulars
- Fan groups and friends who want to travel together rather than split across trains and cars
- Corporate and hospitality groups heading to the stadium for a client day
Why supporters choose a coach for the League Cup Final
On final day, tens of thousands of fans from two clubs arrive at Wembley within a few hours of each other. Wembley Stadium warns that post-match queues for the stations can be extensive. Event-day car parking is limited and must be booked in advance, and street parking around the stadium is restricted for residents.
With a private coach, your group meets in one place, travels together and gets home together, with no connections to miss after a late-afternoon kick-off.
Coach parking at Wembley Stadium
The official coach park is right next to the stadium, and on event days every space must be pre-booked through Wembley Official Parking (opens in a new tab). We handle the booking for you and the coach park charge is always included in your quote.
Wembley is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, and every vehicle in our fleet is LEZ and ULEZ compliant. Wembley is outside the Congestion Charge zone, so that charge does not apply to this journey.
Planning around the stadium? See Getting to Wembley (opens in a new tab) on the Wembley Stadium website.
Alcohol on football coaches: what the law says
The Carabao Cup Final is a designated sporting event under the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act 1985 (opens in a new tab). It is a criminal offence to carry alcohol, or to be drunk, on a coach or minibus travelling to or from the match, and the operator and the person who hired the vehicle can also be held responsible if they knowingly allow it.
Police regularly check supporters’ coaches on final days, so all of our Wembley football journeys are alcohol-free. We’re happy to plan your pick-up from a pub or clubhouse where your group can meet beforehand.
Planning your final day
Getting there
Roads around Wembley, the North Circular (A406) and the M1 approach get very busy on final days. We plan pick-up times to get you parked and inside the stadium comfortably before kick-off, and your driver confirms the meeting point on the day.
Getting home
A late-afternoon kick-off in March means a return journey after dark. We agree a return meeting point and departure time in advance and allow for extra time and penalties, which can add over half an hour. For long days, we plan drivers’ hours in line with UK regulations, which can affect timings or mean a second driver is needed – we explain this clearly when we quote.
Organiser checklist
- Contact us when your club reaches the semi-finals, then confirm numbers once tickets are allocated
- Share every pick-up point and a named contact for each vehicle
- Tell us about any accessibility needs when you book
- Check the stadium’s bag and banner rules before you travel
- Brief your group that the coach is alcohol-free, both ways
Vehicles for every size of group
From 9-seat minibuses for a small group of friends to midi coaches and full-size coaches for large supporters’ clubs, we match the vehicle to your numbers. For bigger groups we can run several vehicles together from the same pick-up. Browse our full fleet and see our pricing for more detail.
- 9-seat minibuses
- Midi coaches
- Full-size coaches
Back at Wembley in May?
If your club goes on to reach another final, we also run coaches for the FA Cup Final & Play-Off Final at Wembley in May.
Making a weekend of it
If your group is travelling in from outside London and staying over on the Saturday, we can run a sightseeing day before the match – to The British Museum, ZSL London Zoo or anywhere else on your list.
Frequently asked questions
When is the 2027 Carabao Cup Final?
The 2027 Carabao Cup Final is on Sunday 21 March 2027 at Wembley Stadium. The kick-off time is usually confirmed closer to the match.
When will we know if our club is in the final?
The semi-finals are played over two legs, with the second legs in the week of 1 February 2027. That gives finalists around seven weeks to plan – more notice than for most Wembley finals – so get in touch as soon as your club reaches the semi-finals.
Can you book coach parking at Wembley for us?
Yes. Event-day coach parking at Wembley is pre-booked through Wembley Official Parking, and the official coach park sits right next to the stadium. We book the space for your vehicle, and the coach park charge is included in your quote.
Can we drink alcohol on the coach?
No. Under the Sporting Events (Control of Alcohol etc.) Act 1985 it is a criminal offence to carry or drink alcohol on a coach or minibus travelling to or from a designated football match, which includes the Carabao Cup Final. The operator and the person who hired the vehicle can also be liable, so all of our Wembley football journeys are alcohol-free.
What happens if the match goes to extra time or penalties?
Extra time and a penalty shoot-out can add well over half an hour. We agree a departure time and meeting point with your group organiser in advance and build this possibility into the plan, including drivers’ hours for long days.
Are your vehicles ULEZ compliant?
Yes. Wembley is inside London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone, and every vehicle in our fleet is LEZ and ULEZ compliant, so there are no emissions charges to add to your trip.
Book your coach for the Carabao Cup Final
When your club makes the final, coaches go quickly. Call us on +44 20 3457 2071 or email [email protected] with your group size and pick-up points, and we will come back with a quote. You can also see our pricing or request a quote online.