In 2025, the FA Community Shield is being shown live on TNT Sports 1 in the UK and on ESPN+ in the US.

Because broadcast rights vary by country, here’s a quick breakdown and how to double-check for your own location.

What channel is the Community Shield on?

Main TV channels by region

  • United Kingdom
    • Live on TNT Sports 1 for the 2025 FA Community Shield.
* Coverage usually starts about an hour before the 3 p.m. BST kick-off.
  • United States
    • Shown exclusively on ESPN+ as a live stream (no separate cable TV channel for most viewers).
  • Canada
    • Available on Sportsnet platforms for the Liverpool vs Crystal Palace Community Shield.
  • Australia
    • Streamed on Stan Sport , which also carries Premier League games.
  • Singapore
    • Broadcast on Hub Sports 2 (Ch 202) on StarHub TV; Singtel cross-carriage viewers can watch on Ch 105.
  • Middle East & North Africa (MENA)
    • Coverage is typically carried by beIN SPORTS as part of its football lineup, with details listed in its TV guide.

How to quickly confirm for your country

Because rights can change year to year, the most reliable way to confirm “what channel is the Community Shield on” for your exact location is to:

  1. Check your local sports broadcaster’s TV guide (e.g., TNT Sports, ESPN, Sportsnet, Stan Sport, beIN, StarHub).
  1. Look at official FA listings or the competition’s TV schedule page close to match day.
  1. Search within your streaming apps (ESPN+, Stan Sport, Sportsnet, etc.) for “Community Shield” on the weekend of the match.

In short: in the UK it’s on TNT Sports 1, in the US it’s on ESPN+, and other regions use their main football broadcaster like Sportsnet, Stan Sport, beIN or local sports channels.

TL;DR:
For 2025, the Community Shield is on TNT Sports 1 (UK) and ESPN+ (US) , with Sportsnet (Canada), Stan Sport (Australia), Hub Sports 2/Singtel (Singapore) and beIN SPORTS (MENA) also carrying it.

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