It’s the match that signifies that the new Premier League season is almost upon us, with Premier League champions Liverpool this year contesting the Community Shield against FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley Stadium.
Below, we’ll outline the best live TV streaming services to use to watch the game as it happens, wherever you are in the world, and how to use a VPN if the match isn’t available where you are.
Arne Slot’s Liverpool may have lost the likes of Trent Alexander-Armstrong and Darwin Núñez during the summer, but major new signings Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Hugo Ekitiké and Florian Wirtz suggest they’ll once again be the team to be this term, and will be keen to claim their first piece of silverware of the the new campaign today.
Despite their historic Cup win in May, Palace faces the new season with major uncertainty surrounding the club. Manager Oliver Glasner has cast doubt over his future due to the Eagles’ lack of summer transfer activity, while the club is waiting to hear the result of its appeal over the team’s demotion from the Europa League to the Conference League. One positive note for Palace fans during the break has been the retention of star Eberechi Eze, despite reported interest from Arsenal.
Liverpool takes on Crystal Palace in the Community Shield at Wembley, on Sunday, Aug. 10. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. BST in the UK, which is 10 a.m. ET or 7 a.m. PT in the US and Canada, and midnight AEST in Australia.
Rio Ngumoha of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the first pre-season match between Liverpool and Athletic Club Bilbao at Anfield on Aug. 4 in Liverpool.
How to watch the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace game online from anywhere using a VPN
If you’re traveling abroad and want to keep up with all the Community Shield action while away from home, a VPN can help enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies restricting VPN usage to access region-specific content. If you’re considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform’s terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider’s installation instructions, ensuring you’re connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verifying if your streaming subscription allows VPN usage is crucial.
Livestream the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace game in the US
The Community Shield is streaming exclusively live in the US on ESPN Plus. Kickoff is at 10 a.m. ET (7 a.m. PT) on Sunday.
How to livestream the Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace game in the UK
Recent years have seen the Community Shield broadcast live in the UK on free-to-air broadcaster ITV. That’s no longer the case, with the season curtain-raiser now set to be shown live by pay-TV network TNT as part of its recent deal with the FA.
Coverage of this year’s match begins on TNT Sport 1 at 2 p.m. BST ahead of the 3 p.m. kickoff.
Can I livestream Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace in Canada?
Canadian soccer fans looking to watch the Community Shield can watch all the action live via Sportsnet.
Livestream Liverpool vs. Crystal Palace game in Australia
Football fans down under can watch the Community Shield on the streaming service Stan Sport, which is also showing every single Premier League game live in Australia this season.
Quick tips for streaming the Community Shield using a VPN
- With four variables at play — your ISP, browser, video streaming provider and VPN — your experience and success when streaming Premier League matches may vary.
- If you don’t see your desired location as a default option for ExpressVPN, try using the “search for city or country” option.
- If you’re having trouble getting the game after you’ve turned on your VPN and set it to the correct viewing area, there are two things you can try for a quick fix. First, log into your streaming service subscription account and make sure the address registered for the account is an address in the correct viewing area. If not, you may need to change the physical address on file with your account. Second, some smart TVs — like Roku — don’t have VPN apps you can install directly on the device itself. Instead, you’ll have to install the VPN on your router or the mobile hotspot you’re using (like your phone) so that any device on its Wi-Fi network now appears in the correct viewing location.
- All of the VPN providers we recommend have helpful instructions on their main site for quickly installing the VPN on your router. In some cases with smart TV services, after you install a cable network’s sports app, you’ll be asked to verify a numeric code or click a link sent to your email address on file for your smart TV. This is where having a VPN on your router will also help, since both devices will appear to be in the correct location.
- And remember, browsers can often give away a location despite using a VPN, so be sure you’re using a privacy-first browser to log into your services. We normally recommend Brave.
