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What channel is West Ham v Portsmouth Carabao Cup first round match on? TV coverage, live stream and kick-off time

Check out how to watch West Ham v Portsmouth in the Carabao Cup, including TV channel, radio coverage and kick-off time.

West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen, in claret and blue football kit, runs on the pitch in pre-season.

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Published: Saturday, 8 August 2026 at 10:00 am

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West Ham will be looking to make a statement when they host Championship rivals Portsmouth in the first round of the Carabao Cup on Saturday.

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The Hammers are embarking on their first campaign in the second tier of English football since 2012 after their painful relegation from the Premier League.

Nuno Espírito Santo remains in the dugout and heads into the new season with a settled squad boosted by captain Jarrod Bowen committing his future for their promotion push.

A strong end to the previous campaign saw Portsmouth maintain their Championship status.

John Mousinho is embarking on his fourth full season as Pompey boss and he's hoping to oversee his first Carabao Cup victory since 2023.

Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch West Ham v Portsmouth on TV and online.

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When is West Ham v Portsmouth?

West Ham v Portsmouth will take place on Saturday 8 August 2026.

Check out our live football on TV guide for the latest times and information.

West Ham v Portsmouth kick-off time

West Ham v Portsmouth will kick off at 3pm.

The game will take place at the London Stadium, London.

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What TV channel is West Ham v Portsmouth on?

You can watch the game live on Sky Sports+.

Sky Sports can be added to any Sky TV package for just £22 per month for all nine sports channels, or you can pick up the complete sports package plus Netflix for £35 per month.

Sky Sports + will feature more than 1,000 EFL games throughout the season and is included as part of Sky Sports packages.

How to live stream West Ham v Portsmouth online

Sky Sports customers can live stream the game via the Sky Go app on a variety of devices including most smartphones and tablets as part of their subscription.

You can also watch the match via NOW with a day membership (£14.99) or month membership (£34.99).

NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. NOW is also available via TNT Sports.

Is West Ham v Portsmouth on radio?

You can listen to the match on talkSPORT 2.

talkSPORT 2 is available on DAB radio and like the BBC, you can tune in via most TV packages. You can also listen to talkSPORT 2 online via the website or app.

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West Ham v Portsmouth odds

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bet365 odds: West Ham (12/25) Draw (7/2) Portsmouth (19/4)*

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