As a competition known for its huge twist and giant-killing moments, the 2025 FA Cup Final is definitely back on top form.

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Taking place this weekend, we're ready for last year's runner-up Manchester City to face off against London side Crystal Palace.

The Northern team are surely looking for revenge after losing out to United last year. Meanwhile Palace last played in the final nine years ago where they lost out 2-1 to the very same enemy.

So, which team will have the chance to change the narrative at Wembley Stadium this Saturday?

Tickets are now available for the FA Cup final, so if it's your goal to get them, we're here to help you score.

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Who is playing in the FA Cup Final 2025?

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The FA Cup Final will be between Crystal Palace and Man City.

Man City last claimed the title in 2023 against Man United, but lost the trophy to the same team the very next year.

Palace however haven't been in the final since 2016.

What is the date of the FA Cup Final 2025?

This year's FA Cup Final is set for this weekend: 17th May 2025.

The final will kick off at 4:30pm.

Where is the FA Cup Final in 2025?

The FA Cup Final is hosted every year at the 'Home of Football', Wembley Stadium.

To get to there, you can take your pick of three train stations, all within a 20-minute walk of the stadium. 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.

National Express is also running coaches to the event from over 50 locations across the UK, head to the National Express website to book your space.

How to get tickets to the FA Cup Final 2025

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Getting tickets to the FA Cup final is always a tricky affair as the majority of seats will go to fans or season ticket holders of the finalist clubs. So for those of you who really don't want to miss the action, we recommend taking a look at hospitality tickets from official partners Seat Unique and P1 Travel. While these come at a higher price point, there's far less demand for them which means you're more likely to be able to get your hands on a spot. Plus, they include plenty of perks such as premium seating and food and drink.

Re-sale sites like HelloTickets and LiveFootballTickets also have seats still available for the FA Cup Final. These ticketing sites have over 15,000 5-star reviews at Trustpilot, and have been helping football fans secure tickets for the past 15 years.

Or, you can always try your hand at Ticombo. Although we wouldn’t usually advise going to resale sites, this has a 4.7-star rating from Trustpilot and currently have tickets available for the final and semi-finals.

How much do FA Cup Final tickets cost?

Based on last year’s prices, the cheapest ticket for the match will cost £35, while the most expensive ticket at Wembley Stadium is £250.

If you’re looking at hospitality or re-sale prices, you’re going to be paying a lot more, so just be aware of your budget before tickets come out. For example, at the time of writing (Thursday 1st May), tickets at Seat Unique will set you back from £1,499 for the final.

Elsewhere, FA Cup final tickets will cost from £147.70 at LiveFootballTickets.

You can also check out how to get tickets to the Gallagher Premiership Rugby Final and how to get Women's FA Cup Final tickets.

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