In-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements will be trialled in English football for the first time during January’s Carabao Cup semi-finals. The trial will take place across both legs of the ties between Arsenal and Newcastle United,

Referees will announce any video assistant referee decisions to fans inside stadiums for the first time during the upcoming Carabao Cup semi-finals.

League Cup semi-finals will mark the debut of in-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements in England.This trial will bring fans closer to the action and provide greater insight

Referees will explain VAR decisions to the crowd in a trial measure to be implemented in the League Cup semi-final matches next week, the English Football League (EFL) said on Monday.

The 2024/25 League Cup semi-finals will mark the debut of in-stadium video assistant referee (VAR) announcements in England. This trial will bring fans closer to the action and provide greater insight into refereeing decisions. It can improve the matchday experience for fans who want to know why certain VAR decisions were made.

Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle will be part of the first use of in-stadium VAR announcements in English football in the Carabao Cup semi-finals.Current holders Liverpool head to the

Liverpool, Arsenal, Tottenham and Newcastle will be the guinea pigs for a new VAR trial that PGMOL says hopes to "provide greater clarity and understanding"

Newcastle United are to be part of a trial for a new VAR initiative. This will be for the two Carabao Cup semi-final matches against Arsenal. With the Liverpool v Tottenham semi-finals games to be also part of this trial.