Everton vs Crystal Palace TV and Stream Guide for New Season
The Premier League is back, and Everton against Crystal Palace is one of the early markers of the new campaign – even if UK fans won’t be able to watch it live on TV.
The two sides meet on Saturday, August 22, with a 3pm kick-off at Hill Dickinson Stadium, one of the opening fixtures of the new season and a first chance to see how both clubs are shaping up.
Is Everton vs Crystal Palace on TV in the UK?
No. The game falls under the long-standing Saturday 3pm blackout in English football, so there will be no live television coverage of the full match in the UK.
Fans at home will have to settle for updates rather than pictures. Sky Sports News will carry the action as it happens via its Soccer Saturday programme, with coverage beginning at 12pm and rolling through the afternoon with studio analysis and live updates from around the grounds.
Live stream details for UK viewers
The blackout also rules out any official live video stream for UK-based supporters. There is no legal way to watch the full 90 minutes online or via mobile apps in Britain.
There is, however, a way to follow every kick. Crystal Palace fans can listen to live audio commentary through the Official Crystal Palace App, using a Palace TV+ subscription, which will carry the match in full.
How to watch in the United States
Across the Atlantic, it is a very different story.
Supporters in the United States can watch Everton vs Crystal Palace live on USA Network. The game will also be available to stream through NBC Sports platforms and the Peacock app.
Kick-off is at 10am ET, offering a prime mid-morning slot for American viewers settling in for the new Premier League season.
Team news
Everton head into the weekend with problems in midfield.
James Garner (groin) and Tim Iroegbunam (abductor) have both been ruled out and will play no part at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Summer signing Christian Norgaard is also a doubt after picking up a knock, leaving the home side sweating on his fitness as the clock ticks down.
Crystal Palace’s picture is slightly brighter. Adam Wharton is available again after an injury scare and is in contention to feature. The main concern lies in goal: Dean Henderson twisted his ankle in a pre-season clash with Freiburg, and Palace will leave it late before deciding whether he can start.
Head-to-head: Everton’s grip on the fixture
History leans heavily towards Everton in this matchup.
Across 26 previous Premier League meetings between the clubs, Everton have won 12 to Palace’s 3, with 11 draws. The fixture at Hill Dickinson Stadium has already delivered drama: the first league meeting there, in October 2025, ended with a last-minute winner from Jack Grealish to break Palace hearts.
Everton will look to draw on that record and the memory of Grealish’s late strike. Palace, with fresher legs and a point to prove, will try to rip up the script on opening weekend.
