Liverpool will tackle Crystal Palace within the season’s annual curtain-raiser, the Community Shield, similtaneously last yr.
The Premier League champions come up against the FA Cup winners, aiming to assert the campaign’s first piece of silverware.
The Reds are involved within the ‘glorified friendly’ fixture for the primary time since winning it at Manchester City’s expense in 2022.
Oliver Glasner prevented a repeat of that fixture three years on after masterminding Palace’s 1-0 win over Pep Guardiola’s men in May.
While the curtain-raiser lacks the prestige of the FA Cup, Palace will now relish the prospect of winning more silverware at Wembley.
Meanwhile, for 16-time Community Shield winners Liverpool, it should provide a superb indication of how their new-look team is shaping up.
Arne Slot has splashed over £250million on upgrading his squad, with Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerez all more likely to make their competitive debuts for the Reds.
Community Shield 2025: Kick-off time
The 2025/26 curtain-raiser will happen on Sunday, August 10.
It can be held at Wembley Stadium, with kick-off set for 3pm. This is identical time as Man City and Man United faced off in 2024.
It can be broadcast continue to exist TNT Sports and Discovery+ from 2pm.
The FA confirmed that there can be a change in the printed of the Community Shield, because it was previously free-to-air on ITV.
talkSPORT can have live radio coverage from London, with commentary from Sam Matterface and former West Ham striker Dean Ashton.
talkSPORT.com can even be right across the motion as well with a dedicated live blog.
To tune in to talkSPORT through the web site, click HERE for the live stream. You too can listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
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The 2025/26 opening weekend fixtures
Premier League 2025/26 season fixtures in full: Every match for all 20 teams
- 15/08/2025 20:00: Liverpool v A.F.C. Bournemouth – continue to exist talkSPORT
- 16/08/2025 12:30: Aston Villa v Newcastle United – continue to exist talkSPORT
- 16/08/2025 15:00: Brighton v Fulham
- 16/08/2025 15:00: Nottingham Forest v Brentford
- 16/08/2025 15:00: Sunderland v West Ham United
- 16/08/2025 15:00 Tottenham Hotspur v Burnley
- 16/08/2025 17:30: Wolverhampton v Manchester City
- 17/08/2025 14:00: Chelsea v Crystal Palace
- 17/08/2025 16:30: Manchester United v Arsenal
- 18/08/2025 20:00: Leeds United v Everton – continue to exist talkSPORT
When does the brand new Premier League season start?
The 2025/26 Premier League season will start on Friday, August 15.
Liverpool, who won the title at a canter last season, begin their defence by welcoming Bournemouth at 8pm, continue to exist talkSPORT.
Palace, meanwhile, are involved in a London derby two days later away at Stamford Bridge against Champions League outfit Chelsea.
The 25/26 Premier League season is scheduled to finish on Sunday, May 24 2026, meaning it should last just over nine months.