Crystal Palace will battle for their first-ever FA Cup trophy against Manchester City on Saturday, 17th May, with the Football Association confirming a 16:30 BST kick-off time for the Wembley showpiece.
David vs Goliath Final Set for Prime-Time Slot
The Eagles, who stunned Aston Villa in the semi-final last weekend, have reached only their third FA Cup Final in club history. They now face the daunting task of overcoming Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City—a side gunning for their eighth triumph in the competition.
This classic underdog story has earned a prime television slot, with both BBC and ITV sharing broadcasting duties. UK viewers can catch the action live on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, ITV1, ITVX, UTV, STV, and STV Player, giving the final maximum exposure across British households.
Palace Hunting Historic First Trophy
For Palace supporters, this represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity. The south London club has never lifted the FA Cup despite their 119-year history, with their previous final appearances ending in disappointment.
The significance isn’t lost on the Palace faithful, many of whom were at Wembley to witness their semi-final heroics. They’ll be hoping the third time proves the charm in their quest for silverware.
City Looking to Reclaim Lost Crown
City enter as clear favorites, having reached their third consecutive final. Guardiola’s men demolished Nottingham Forest to book their place, showing championship pedigree throughout their cup run.
The Sky Blues will be desperate to reclaim the trophy they surrendered to Manchester United last season, after beating their cross-city rivals in the 2023 final.
Ticket Details
Fans won’t have long to wait for tickets, with sales beginning next Tuesday (6th May). Both clubs will receive their allocations for the 90,000-capacity national stadium, with further details available through official club channels.
The 16:30 kick-off time was agreed following consultation between both clubs, broadcasters, local authorities, police, and the Safety Advisory Group.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Crystal Palace v Manchester City
- Date: Saturday, 17th May
- Kick-off: 16:30 BST
- Competition: FA Cup Final
- Venue: Wembley Stadium
