The 2026 EFL season is now back in our lives and you'll be pleased to know there's still a chance to get tickets to this year's Community Shield match at Wembley Stadium.

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Crystal Palace and Liverpool will both be heading back to the London ground this weekend to kick off their 2025/26 season with the much-loved charity match.

Crystal Palace will be returning after a history-making win against Manchester City in the FA Cup Final, and before entering their first-ever Champion's League season.

Meanwhile, Liverpool earned their place by claiming their 20th Premier League title under the tutelage of Arne Slot.

If you want to be there at the ground this week, here's what you need to know.

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Who will play the Community Shield 2025?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 17: Marc Guehi and Joel Ward of Crystal Palace lift the FA Cup trophy after their team's victory in the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Crystal Palace and Manchester City at Wembley Stadium on May 17, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
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Every year, the Community Shield match is played between the winners of the previous Premier League and the FA Cup Champions.

This year, that means Crystal Palace and Liverpool will face off under the Arch of Wembley Stadium.

What date is the Community Shield match 2025?

This August, the clash for the Community Shield will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium, where all the great football battles take place. Here are the official details of the match:

  • 10th Aug 2025 – London, Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium is accessible via three stations: Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium Station and Wembley Central.

Wembley Park is available on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, Wembley Stadium Station is accessible via Chiltern Railways (just one stop from London Marylebone), and Wembley Central is available on the Bakerloo and Overground lines, as well as Southern and West Midlands rail. To grab yourself a discount on train tickets, try shopping around at Trainline.com.

What is the Community Shield kick off time?

On Sunday 10th August, Liverpool will kick off against Crystal Palace at 3pm BST.

How to get Community Shield 2025 tickets

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - APRIL 27: (SUN OUT, SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool celebrates the teams victory and confirmation of winning the Premier League title after the Premier League match between Liverpool FC and Tottenham Hotspur FC at Anfield on April 27, 2025 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
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Normally, tickets for matches like this are sold through the two playing clubs – Crystal Palace and Liverpool – so to grab a spot you’ll need either a membership or login for one of them.

However, if spaces are running low, you can always find hospitality available at Seat Unique and P1 Travel. These packages get you a guaranteed spot in the stands, plus additional access to bars and food areas, however, they are far more costly than the average seat.

Another option is to look at sites like LiveFootballTickets. While we don't usually advise re-sale sites, this particular one has a 4.7 rating on TrustPilot and confirms on its website that they "work only with verified sellers and offer full refunds if tickets are invalid". However, we'd still suggest keeping in mind that these spaces are being sold by individuals and usually for a higher price than standard sale.

How much do Community Shield tickets cost?

Community Shield tickets cost between £30 and £55 for standard adult entry.

However, if you’ve decided to buy through Seat Unique, prices start at £399 for the Crystal Palace Taphouse and Liverpool Taphouse areas. You can also pay £999 for a private box, or £1,499 for the Bobby Moore box which gets you access to the Bobby Moore Lounge plus exclusive benefits like a four-course meal.

Tickets at P1 Travel are priced at £345 for the Taphouse Package, which is available at both the Liverpool and Crystal Palace ends, £1,026 for Private Dining and £1,293 for the Bobby Moore Club.

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