The 2025 FA Community Shield is set to be an exciting clash, featuring two contrasting teams: Premier League champions Liverpool and FA Cup winners Crystal Palace. This eagerly anticipated match will be broadcast exclusively live on TNT Sports and discovery+, showcasing the first major event of the 2025/26 football season. Fans can look forward to the momentous occasion taking place at the iconic Wembley Stadium on August 10, a mere three months after Crystal Palace tasted triumph in the FA Cup Final against Manchester City.
Crystal Palace achieved a historic milestone by securing their first-ever major trophy, edging past Manchester City with a narrow 1-0 victory in May. The match was defined by a stunning goal from Eberechi Eze, who wrote his name into the club’s history books. This victory not only marked a significant achievement for the south London side but also qualified them for the UEFA Europa League, further elevating their competitive status on the European stage.
On the other hand, the Reds of Liverpool are returning to Wembley with a fresh perspective after their defeat to Newcastle United in the previous season’s Carabao Cup Final. The match ended 2-0 in favor of the Magpies, marking a significant achievement for Newcastle as they celebrated their first major domestic trophy since 1955. Liverpool, however, managed to lift the Premier League title during the same season under the leadership of their manager Arne Slot. They clinched the title with an impressive four games to spare and finished the season ten points clear of their closest rivals, Arsenal.
The two teams last faced each other on the final day of the previous Premier League campaign in a match that ended in a 1-1 draw at Anfield. This encounter came just before Liverpool celebrated their league title victory. The history between Liverpool and Crystal Palace entails a competitive spirit, adding an extra layer of excitement to this upcoming community shield match.
As Liverpool gear up for the clash, it’s worth noting that they last lifted the Community Shield trophy in 2022. That victory came through a solid performance that saw them defeat Manchester City 3-1. Interestingly, this upcoming encounter will mark the first time in five years that Manchester City will not be featured in the season opener. Under the management of Pep Guardiola, City had dominated the domestic football landscape, claiming the Premier League title for four consecutive seasons between 2021 and 2024. Despite this success, they managed to claim the Community Shield only once during that time, which was in 2024 when they triumphed over their fierce rivals, Manchester United, in a dramatic penalty shootout.
The 2025 FA Community Shield serves not just as a curtain-raiser for the new season but also as a significant opportunity for both teams to set the tone for the challenges ahead. For Liverpool, it is a chance to demonstrate their continued dominance in English football, particularly after their successful campaign in the Premier League. For Crystal Palace, the match represents an opportunity to build on their recent success and to establish their status as a formidable competitor in both domestic and European competitions.
As anticipation builds, fans are encouraged to follow the action and stream major events including the Premier League, UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Conference League on TNT Sports and discovery+. With top-tier football on display, the 2025 FA Community Shield promises to be a thrilling encounter, showcased live on these platforms, bringing together not just the clubs but their passionate supporters and the wider football community.
