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Arsenal and City prepare for Community Shield on August 16

2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Arsenal and City prepare for Community Shield on August 16
Summary

Arsenal and Manchester City are set to face off in the Community Shield at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 16. This match serves as the traditional curtain-raiser for the English football season, featuring the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. Enzo Maresca will be in his first official game as City's manager. Coverage of the match will be available on TNT Sports and the Official Man City App, providing live updates and post-match analysis.

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By the Numbers
  • •Match scheduled for August 16 at 15:00 (UK)
  • •Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
  • •Enzo Maresca's first match as Man City manager
  • •Last meeting: City won 2-1 in March 2026
  • •Live coverage on TNT Sports and City App
Latest Updates
  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — How can I watch the Community Shield on TV?
  • 7:10 AMYahoo Sports — Arsenal v City: Kick-off time and TV information
What they're saying
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Match Preview Arsenal v City: Kick-off time and TV information Arsenal are Premier League champions while City won the FA Cup and, as such, both face off in the annual curtain-raiser for the new 2026/...

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Everything you need to know ahead of the Community Shield clash with Arsenal...It’s the annual English football curtain-raiser as the Premier League champions take on the FA Cup winners for the firs...

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