Liverpool will be looking to make a statement when they face Crystal Palace in Sunday's Community Shield at Wembley Stadium ahead of the new season
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot smiles and looks on
Arne Slot will be hoping to see his Liverpool team begin the new season with victory in Sunday's Community Shield
Liverpool will contest the 2025/26 season curtain raiser on Sunday afternoon as the Premier League champions face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium. The Reds are coming off the back of a memorable campaign under Arne Slot and will be looking to retain the league title for the first time in over 40 years.
The club have been busy in the transfer window ahead of the new season and Sunday afternoon's clash will give a strong gauge into how Arne Slot's team are shaping up for the new campaign.
Below are the details on how to follow Liverpool's clash against Palace at Wembley...
When will Crystal Palace vs Liverpool kick-off?
The match between Crystal Palace and Liverpool will take place on Sunday, August 10. Kick-off at Wembley is at 3pm UK time.
Referee and VAR
Chris Kavanagh will referee the game, with VAR also in operation alongside goal-line technology, semi-automated offside technology. Paul Tierney will be in charge of VAR, and he will be assisted by Nick Hopton.
Is the game on TV?
Yes, the match will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate in the UK. Those with a subscription can also stream the game on Discovery+.
Those overseas will be able to follow the action in certain territories depending on whether or not a broadcast deal has been agreed to show the game.
These include Astro Football in Malaysia, ESPN in the United States of America, Dazn in Germany, SuperSport in Africa and ViaPlay and V Sport+ in Scandinavia and the Netherlands.
How else can I follow the game?
Our dedicated Liverpool reporters will bring you all the build-up to the game as well as post-match reaction and analysis via a live blog here at the ECHO. Follow our X and Facebook pages for updates throughout.
Where can I watch highlights?
Fans can watch highlights of the match on Liverpool's official YouTube channel shortly after full-time here.
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