{
  "id": 274795,
  "title": "How to watch Middlesbrough vs Wrexham: Free Streams + TV Channels for Carabao Cup 1st Round",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/how-to-watch-middlesbrough-vs-wrexham-free-streams-tv-channels-for",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-07T16:15:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/how-to-watch/football/middlesbrough-vs-wrexham-carabao-cup-first-round-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The upcoming Carabao Cup 1st Round match between Middlesbrough and Wrexham will take place on Friday, August 7, at 3pm ET / 8pm GMT / 5am AEDT (next day). Both teams are vying for promotion to the top flight this season and aim to secure a statement win before the Championship campaign begins. Middlesbrough had a disappointing end to last season with two play-off eliminations, but they are optimistic after adding strikers Will Lankshear and Kyle Joseph to their roster.\n\nFans in the UK can watch the match for free on ITV and its streaming service, ITVX. Those in Australia can catch the action on beIN Sports, which offers a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. International viewers can use a VPN, such as NordVPN, to access the live stream from anywhere in the world.\n\nIn the United States, Middlesbrough vs Wrexham will be available on Paramount+ with Essential and Premium packages costing $8.99/month or $89.99/year, and $13.99/month or $139.99/year, respectively. Outside the US, NordVPN can be used to access the usual Carabao Cup streams.",
  "summary": "All the ways to watch Middlesbrough vs Wrexham live streams online, as the Championship clubs meet in the first round of the Carabao Cup.",
  "key_points": [
    "Middlesbrough vs Wrexham match on August 7 at 3pm ET",
    "UK fans can watch for free on ITV and ITVX",
    "US viewers on Paramount+ with Essential/Premium packages"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Tom's Guide",
        "title": "There's a simple way to watch Middlesbrough vs Wrexham for *FREE*",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/theres-a-simple-way-to-watch-middlesbrough-vs-wrexham-for-free",
        "published": "2026-08-07T18:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}