Crystal Palace are set to face Shakhtar Donetsk in the first leg of their UEFA Europa Conference League semi-final on Thursday, April 30. The match, which kicks off at 8pm, will be played at the Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium in Krakow, Poland, due to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. This neutral venue has been Shakhtar's home for European fixtures throughout the 2025/26 campaign.
How to Watch Shakhtar Donetsk vs Crystal Palace
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live exclusively on TNT Sports 2. Coverage begins at 7pm, one hour before kick-off. Fans can stream the game online via HBO Max, the new streaming home of TNT Sports. Alternatively, viewers can access the match through Prime Video's TNT Sports channel.
For supporters in the United States, English-language coverage is available on Paramount+, while Spanish-speaking audiences can tune in via ViX or the TUDN network. Live audio commentary will be provided by talkSPORT 2, with Alex Crook and Lianne Sanderson on the mic.
Team News and Head-to-Head
Crystal Palace are expected to be without several key defenders for the trip to Poland, though Daniel Muñoz is available after scoring in their recent Premier League outing. Shakhtar will likely rely on the creative talents of Artem Bondarenko and Newerton, both of whom have been in fine form domestically.
This fixture marks the first competitive meeting between the two sides. Both teams are making their debut appearances in a UEFA Conference League semi-final, so there is no prior head-to-head record to consider.
Match Importance
The winner of this two-legged tie will advance to the final, which will be held in Leipzig. The return leg is scheduled for May 7 at Selhurst Park. Crystal Palace will aim to secure a positive result in Poland to take back to London.
For those looking to watch the match, TNT Sports is available via subscription. The service can be accessed through HBO Max or as an add-on to Prime Video.
