Crystal Palace Battles Liverpool in Community Shield Showdown: Your Complete Viewing Guide
Liverpool get the opportunity to showcase their talents as they take on Crystal Palace in Sunday's Community Shield, marking the Reds' fourth appearance in this match over the past seven years.
Their second Premier League championship triumph secured their spot for a summer showdown beneath the arch, with first-timers Palace lying in wait. The Eagles have never previously featured in this particular fixture.
Arne Slot's squad is determined to defend their league crown in 2025–26, though recent trends suggest Liverpool might benefit from losing Sunday's season opener. The most recent team to claim victory in this match and then capture the league title was Manchester City in 2018. The preceding six champions, including the Reds in 2022, have all come up short.
While this might not rank among Wembley's most prestigious events, there's still considerable fascination surrounding Slot's revamped team following their costly summer transfer activity.
Here's how supporters can catch all the action.
What Time Does Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool Kick Off?
How to Watch Crystal Palace vs. Liverpool on TV, Live Stream
Regrettably for UK audiences, Sunday's Community Shield has been removed from free-to-air television and will now be shown on TNT Sports, also accessible through discovery+.
A discovery+ membership, which provides TNT Sports access, runs customers £30.99 monthly. A separate TNT Sports monthly package costs the same amount.
In other regions, various Sportsnet networks will broadcast the match in Canada, while US fans can watch via ESPN+ and the ESPN App. An ESPN+ membership runs $11.99 monthly or $119.99 annually.
What Next for Liverpool and Crystal Palace?
The preseason period has concluded for both clubs, with the Premier League season launch just days away.
Liverpool faces a shorter break, kicking off the 2025–26 season on Friday evening by hosting Bournemouth at Anfield. The Reds encounter a challenging opening to their championship defense, subsequently visiting Newcastle United and welcoming Arsenal before August concludes.
Palace meets Liverpool once more at Selhurst Park on Sept. 27. Prior to that encounter, the Eagles start away at Chelsea and commence their European campaign, regardless of which tournament awaits. Their meeting with Nottingham Forest on Aug. 24 promises to be compelling.