FA Cup Final Date, Broadcast Time, TV Channel, and Streaming Details for Man City vs Crystal Palace at Wembley

The 2024/25 FA Cup Showdown:Manchester City is set to lock horns with Crystal Palace in the grand finale at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025.[1][3]

Reigning champions, Manchester United, have dropped out as Fulham ousted them on penalties in the fifth round.[2]

Under Ten Hag, the Red Devils clinched victory last May with a 2-1 win over Manchester City, but Amorim couldn't retain the trophy during his first season as manager.[2]

Pep Guardiola, however, still has a shot at some silverware this season as his team capitalized on a 2-0 semi-final win over Nottingham Forest to make it to the final.[2]

Palace, on the other hand, beat Aston Villa in their semi-final showdown to secure their spot against City.[2]

The winners of the cup will once again earn a spot in the Europa League, provided they finish outside the Premier League's top six.[2]

Final Details

When is the FA Cup Final?

The 2024/25 FA Cup final is scheduled for May 17, 2025, with kick-off at Wembley slated for 4:30pm.[3]

FA Cup Final on talkSPORT

talkSPORT will be broadcasting the match live, with further details to be announced.[3]Tune in via their website, mobile app, DAB digital radio, smart speakers, or 1089 or 1053 AM.[3]

FA Cup Final: Routes

Manchester City: Round 3: Salford City (H) 8-0, Round 4: Leyton Orient (A) 2-1, Round 5: Plymouth Argyle (H) 3-1, Quarter-final: Bournemouth (A) 2-1, Semi-Final: Nottingham Forest 2-0.[2]
Crystal Palace: Round 3: Stockport County (H) 1-0, Round 4: Doncaster Rovers (A) 2-0, Round 5: Millwall (H) 3-1, Quarter-final: Fulham (A) 3-0, Semi-Final: Aston Villa 3-0.[3]

Words from the Coaches

Pep Guardiola: "Being in another final speaks volumes about our club. But let's face it: the season is about the Premier League, and we need to be consistent. This season was a disappointment."[6]

Oliver Glasner: "We've still got a chance, and we intend to make the most of it."[6]

[1] FA.com - "2024/25 FA Cup Final set"[2] BBC Sports - "Man City reach FA Cup final after Nottingham Forest win"[3] talkSPORT - "Man City vs Crystal Palace: FA Cup final date, ticket details, kick-off time, TV channel"[4] SoccerSouls - "Former Chelsea and Northampton striker ranks among Premier League's worst penalty takers"[5] Guardian - "FA release FA Cup match ball amid complaints over visibility and durability"[6] Guardian - "Pep Guardiola concedes Manchester City have had a disappointing season despite FA Cup final"

Despite Manchester United's dropout due to penalties against Fulham, Manchester City and Crystal Palace are ready to engage in a thrilling MMA-style battle for the FA Cup trophy.
Pep Guardiola's boxing-like tactics have guided Manchester City to the FA Cup final, securing a 2-0 semi-final win over Nottingham Forest.
Although Manchester United clinched victory over Manchester City last year, under the management of Ten Hag, they failed to retain the FA Cup this season, losing on penalties to Fulham.
In the Premier League, champions Manchester City are grappling with a conundrum, as their season has been a disappointment, despite reaching the Champions League and the FA Cup finals.
Meanwhile, across the European-leagues landscape, Crystal Palace, led by Oliver Glasner, have punched their ticket to the FA Cup final by beating Aston Villa in their semi-final showdown.
As the FA Cup winners, Manchester City and Crystal Palace will both earn a spot in the Europa League, only if they fail to secure a top-six finish in the Premier League.
Amidst the strong competition in football and European-leagues, the Premier League continues to be a manager's ultimate test, as evidenced by the FA Cup journey of both Manchester City and Crystal Palace this season.