Overview

• The FA Cup final between Manchester City and Crystal Palace will kick off at 4:30 PM BST on May 17, 2025, at Wembley Stadium.
• The timing was finalized after negotiations involving the FA, broadcasters, police, and local authorities to avoid clashing with the Eurovision Song Contest at 8 PM.
• Ticket prices for the final have risen for the first time in six years, with top-category tickets now costing £175, a 20% increase from last year.
• Manchester City and Crystal Palace have each been allocated 30,786 tickets, down from the semi-final allocations of 36,000 per club.
• Fan frustrations persist over travel challenges, as the later kick-off complicates return journeys for supporters traveling from outside London.