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Crystal Palace take part in their first-ever European final in Leipzig as they battle with Rayo Vallecano for the Conference League trophy
Yeremy Pino of Crystal Palace FC celebrates after scoring his team's first goal with teammates during the UEFA Europa Conference League match between Crystal Palace FC and FC Shakhtar Donetsk at Selhurst Park on May 7, 2026 in London, England.
Crystal Palace are into their first-ever European final(Image: Vince Mignott/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images)
How to watch Crystal Palace in Conference League final
Kick-off time: The match is scheduled to start at 8pm on Wednesday, May 27. This translates to a 9pm local start time for those attending the match in Germany.
Location: The final will be held at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig, Germany. This stadium is RB Leipzig's regular home and has a capacity of around 47,000 for European fixtures.
UK TV channel: Live television coverage in the United Kingdom will be provided by TNT Sports 1. The broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6.30pm, giving fans 90 minutes of pre-match build-up before the action begins.
Live stream information: Subscribers can stream the match live through the HBO Max platform on various devices. To access the game online, you must log in with your active subscription credentials on a compatible smartphone, tablet, or web browser.
How to watch in the US: Viewers in the United States can watch the final live on Paramount+ or the CBS Sports Network. Kick off will take place at 3pm ET (12pm PT).
UK radio coverage: For those who prefer audio, live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, accessible via the BBC Sounds app. Eagles fans can also tune in to dedicated coverage on the official Crystal Palace website or app.
Crystal Palace team news: Oliver Glasner faces a late decision on star midfielder Adam Wharton, who is considered doubtful after being forced off with a sore ankle against Arsenal. Chris Richards is also fighting for fitness and the club has officially ruled out Eddie Nketiah and Cheick Doucoure.
Rayo Vallecano team news: The Spanish side could be missing winger Carlos Martin, who has been ruled a doubt with a back issue. The official injury list includes Ilias Akhomach, Diego Mendez and Luiz Felipe, who are all not fit to start.
Head-to-head record: This match marks the first-ever competitive meeting between Crystal Palace and Rayo Vallecano in European competition. While Palace has played Spanish opposition in friendly matches, this is the first time they have ever faced Inigo Perez's side.
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