FA Cup Final 2025: Schedule, Tickets, and Man City and Crystal Palace’s Road to Wembley

Everything You Need To Know Ahead of the Man City vs Crystal Palace FA Cup Final.

The teams for the 2025 FA Cup Final have been finalised. The final day edges closer and it promises a thrilling showdown at Wembley Stadium between Manchester City and Crystal Palace. Fans across the world are gearing up for the grand finale as the two top-flight teams will fight it out for the prestigious title.

This year’s final carries extra significance. Crystal Palace are determined to get their first-ever major trophy. Whereas, after a very underwhelming term, City are determined to salvage their season with at least one silverware after a challenging Premier League campaign.

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COME ON YOU PALACE ❤️💙#CPFC pic.twitter.com/Oy4o7iDLgK
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) April 27, 2025

FA Cup Final Schedule

The 2025 FA Cup Final will take place on Saturday, May 17, at Wembley Stadium. The kick-off time has not been officially confirmed yet. However, it is expected that the match should begin at a similar time to last year’s final, at around 3:00 PM. Fans in the UK can watch the match live on BBC and ITV. Both of these network channels hold the broadcasting rights for the FA Cup this season in the country.

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Manchester City and Crystal Palace’s Journey

Manchester City booked their place in the final by defeating Nottingham Forest 2-0 in the semi-finals. City’s Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis scored the only two goals in the game. These goals helped them reach their third consecutive FA Cup final appearance. However, not without strong resistance from Forest.

The Tricky Trees hit the woodwork three times during the match. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace stunned Aston Villa with a commanding 3-0 win in the semis to reach the final. It marks a historic moment for Palace as they have never won a major trophy in their 120-year history. However, the club is familiar with Wembley. They’ve played there several times in recent years.

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FA Cup Final Ticket Details

Reportedly, ticket allocations for the final will see Crystal Palace and Manchester City fans each receive around 30,000 tickets. Those tickets will be distributed through their respective clubs. As per reports, they will be selling those tickets based on loyalty points systems. They’ll prioritise season ticket holders and regular match attendees.

General ticket prices for adults are estimated between £45 and £145. Discounts will be available for children, seniors, and young adults. A portion of tickets will be allocated to competition sponsors and hospitality packages. Hospitality options are already available online, with prices reportedly starting around £600-700.

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