Kick-off time confirmed for Man City v Crystal Palace FA Cup final | OneFootball

The Football Association has confirmed that the 2025 Emirates FA Cup Final will kick off at 4.30pm BST on Saturday 17 May, as Crystal Palace take on Manchester City at Wembley Stadium.

Crystal Palace return to the FA Cup Final for the first time since 2016 after defeating Aston Villa in the semi-finals on Saturday 26 April. Their opponents, reigning champions Manchester City, saw off Nottingham Forest the following day to reach their third successive final – a remarkable achievement for Pep Guardiola’s side.

The kick-off time for the showpiece event has been finalised in consultation with the clubs, broadcasters, local authorities, police, and the Safety Advisory Group, ensuring a balance between logistics, fan safety, and global broadcast requirements.

The match will be shown live in the UK on ITV1, ITVX, UTV, STV, STV Player, BBC One and BBC iPlayer. International broadcast details will be released by The FA in due course.

Both finalists are guaranteed a share of the prize pot, with the winners set to receive £2 million and the runners-up £1 million from the competition's fund.

As anticipation builds for one of English football’s most historic occasions, both clubs now prepare for their final hurdle in what promises to be an unforgettable clash beneath the famous Wembley arch.

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