FA Cup final kick-off time confirmed

On Saturday, May 17 at Wembley, Manchester City and Crystal Palace will play in the FA Cup final at 16:30 BST.

The Football Association stated that the time was determined in consultation with the two clubs, broadcasters, local authorities, police, and the Safety Advisory Group.

Due to the fact that the 2022 final between Chelsea and Liverpool was at 16:45, both of the previous two finals, featuring City and Manchester United, started at 15:00.

The day hasn’t been scheduled for any Premier League games.

The last direct train back to Manchester from Euston this year leaves at 21:09, which should give fans enough time even if the game was delayed or ended in penalties.

With a 2-0 victory over Forest, Pep Guardiola’s men won the final for the third time in a row, while Palace, who have never won the FA Cup, made it to the final for only the third time with a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa.