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Liverpool will face Crystal Palace under the Wembley arch later today (Image: GETTY)

This year's Community Shield will not be shown on free-to-air TV, with neither BBC or ITV airing the match.



Liverpool, the reigning Premier League champions, will face FA Cup winners Crystal Palace under the Wembley arch.

The fixture provides the two clubs with the opportunity to begin their campaign by winning a trophy, albeit a minor one.

The match is usually available to watch for free, with ITV having a long-standing association with the Community Shield.

However, things have changed for this season.

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The match is not being shown on terrestrial channels because it has been put behind a paywall.

It will be aired exclusively live on TNT Sports and discovery+, with coverage starting at 2pm and ending at around 6pm.

The change in broadcasters was confirmed by the Football Association in a statement issued ahead of this weekend's clash.

"The 2025 FA Community Shield match will be contested by the 2024-25 Emirates FA Cup winners, Crystal Palace, and 2024-25 Premier League champions, Liverpool," the statement read.

Today's fixture will be shown exclusively live on TNT Sports and discovery (Image: GETTY)

"The game will take place at Wembley Stadium connected by EE on Sunday 10 August.

It will be broadcast live and exclusively on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off at 3pm BST."

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