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FA Community Shield & Emirates FA Cup FAQs
2025 FA Community Shield
What is the 2025 FA Community Shield?
The FA Community Shield is the annual football match at Wembley Stadium between the Premier League champion and the winner of the Emirates FA Cup from the previous season. This is often regarded as the ‘curtain raiser’ to kick off the football season in England.
This year, Crystal Palace will play against Liverpool in the 2025 FA Community Shield
When does the FA Community Shield take place?
The FA Community Shield kicks off on 10 August 2025 at 10pm SGT.
How do I watch the FA Community Shield?
The FA Community Shield will be broadcasted on Hub Sports 2 (Ch 202). As part of StarHub’s SG60 free preview, all StarHub TV subscribers will be able to watch the game for free.
Customers currently on Cross Carriage via Singtel can catch the FA Community Shield on Ch 105 on Singtel TV.
General
What is the Emirates FA Cup Season?
The Football Association Challenge Cup, known as the FA Cup (or the Emirates FA Cup since 2015), is an annual knockout football competition in domestic English football. English teams across the different leagues, including the teams in the Premier League, take part in the Emirates FA Cup.
When does the Emirates FA Cup start?
The Emirates FA Cup First Round begins in November 2025. The first broadcast of the event will start from the Third Round on 10 January 2026.
How do I watch the the Emirates FA Cup?
The Emirates FA Cup will be broadcasted on Hub Sports channels. More details of the Emirates FA Cup broadcast from the Third Round will be provided later.
The Emirates FA Cup is included for all Sports+ TV Pass, Sports Entertainment Pass or Sports Group subscribers at no extra cost.
Sign up Options
Where can I sign up to watch the Emirates FA Cup 2025/2026?
For existing StarHub TV customers
If you are currently subscribed to Sports+, Sports Entertainment Pass or Sports Group, you’ll be able to watch the LIVE matches at no extra cost!
Customers who are existing StarHub TV subscribers can sign up via the StarHub app. Simply log in, choose “TV”, tap the “Modify” button, and add Sports+.
For customers new to StarHub TV
Sign up for Sports+ at $25.46/month here to get access to the Emirates FA Cup, alongside plenty of other sports content.
Enjoy substantial savings when you subscribe to our current UltraSports bundle offer. Find out more here.
Content, Broadcast and Network
What are the channels broadcasting the Emirates FA Cup?
More details of the Emirates FA Cup broadcast from Third Round will be provided later.
I missed the match, will there be any repeat telecast or catch-up available?
You’ll be able to use the time-shift function (on TV+) within 24 hours of the LIVE telecast to watch our on-demand full-match replays or highlights to catch up with the games.
Will the Qualifying Rounds be broadcasted?
The live broadcast of the Emirates FA Cup is determined by the FA in the UK. The live matches will be available on StarHub from Emirates FA Cup from Third Round onwards.
Can I watch the Emirates FA Cup 2025/26 matches via StarHub TV+ while I'm overseas?
StarHub has the broadcast rights for the Emirates FA cup 2025/26 for Singapore only.
Where can I check the Emirates FA Cup 2025/26 game schedule?
The broadcast schedule will be available on our TV guide nearer to the date.
Cross Carriage
For frequently asked questions on Cross Carriage, please refer here