Crystal Palace vs Arsenal: How to watch in the USA, kick-off time and match context
Latest matchday 38 details: Crystal Palace host newly crowned champions Arsenal at Selhurst Park on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Here’s kick-off time for US viewers, where to stream and why the fixture matters ahead of both clubs' European finals.
Who, when and where: the essentials for US viewers
Crystal Palace host Arsenal in Matchday 38 of the 2025/26 Premier League on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Kick-off in the United States is scheduled for 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT. US viewers can watch live via DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium, Sling, CNBC and Hulu + Live TV, according to World Soccer Talk.
Why it matters: a low-stakes league finish with big European finals looming
On paper this match looks like a celebration lap for Arsenal — Mikel Arteta's side have been crowned Premier League champions for the first time since 2004 — while Crystal Palace are prioritising their Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano. That context changes the usual competitive stakes: Arsenal will be managing fitness ahead of the Champions League final, and Palace will aim to protect key players for their big European game.
Broadcast and streaming details for the USA
World Soccer Talk lists the following options to watch in the United States: DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium, Sling, CNBC and Hulu + Live TV. DirecTV Stream is highlighted as a platform that covers the match and offers multi-device streaming. Viewers outside the US who rely on domestic subscriptions may need a VPN to access their usual services, per the source.
What to expect on the pitch
Both clubs have major finals on the horizon, which makes rotation and injury management the central tactical story. Arsenal, already champions, are also preparing for a Champions League final against PSG; Arteta is expected to rest several starters while keeping some rhythm for key players. Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will prioritise availability for the Conference League final and is likely to rest or limit minutes for primary starters.
World Soccer Talk notes Arsenal's season strength: a league-best defence that conceded 26 goals. Palace have been focusing on the European campaign and are winless in their last six Premier League matches, per the same report.
Projected lineups and squad notes (source projection)
The source provides projected, heavily-rotated lineups for both sides and mentions specific injuries. These are projections and should be checked against official club team sheets before publication.
- Kick-off: 11:00am ET / 8:00am PT, Sunday 24 May 2026.
- US broadcast: DirecTV Stream, Peacock Premium, Sling, CNBC and Hulu + Live TV (per World Soccer Talk).
- Arsenal are the 2025/26 Premier League champions and have a Champions League final against PSG approaching.
- Crystal Palace are focused on the Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano and have been managing form accordingly.
- Source projects rotated XIs for both clubs and lists injuries to Chris Richards, Borna Sosa and Cheick Oumar Doucouré for Palace and to Jurrien Timber, Ben White and Mikel Merino for Arsenal.
Tactical outlook: rotation, risk management and what to watch
Expect a different feel to a normal Selhurst Park derby. Arsenal's structure — control and defensive organisation — is likely to remain, even with backups given minutes, while Palace may use the fixture to give fringe players experience and avoid risking starters. Key elements to monitor are which players both managers choose to leave out and whether either side shows urgency despite external priorities.
What happens next
This match concludes the Premier League season for both clubs. After Sunday, Arsenal's immediate focus will be the Champions League final against PSG and Crystal Palace will prepare for their Conference League final with Rayo Vallecano. Confirmed lineups and any late availability updates should be checked via club channels before kick-off.