Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City set for Wales
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jul 21, 2026
The Community Shield will be held at the Principality Stadium in Wales on Saturday, 16 August, marking its first return to the venue since 2006. The decision to move the match is a result of coinciding events, specifically The Weekend's 'After Hours til Dawn' tour at Wembley Stadium. Historically, the Principality Stadium has hosted this event multiple times, particularly from 2001 to 2007 during Wembley’s renovations. Other venues have also hosted the match when Wembley was unavailable, such as Villa Park and the King Power Stadium.
- •Match scheduled for 16 August at Principality Stadium in Wales.
- •Last held in Wales in 2006; previously hosted at various venues.
- •Move due to The Weekend's concert at Wembley on the same date.
- •Community Shield has been played outside London multiple times since 2007.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — Why is the Community Shield being held in Wales?
- 10:11 AMBBC Football — Why is the Community Shield being held in Wales?
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Community Shield is being held in Wales.
"BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Community Shield is being held in Wales.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJul 21, 2026, 10:16 AMWhy is the Community Shield being held in Wales?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Community Shield is being held in Wales.
- BBC FootballJul 21, 2026, 10:11 AMWhy is the Community Shield being held in Wales?
BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team explains why the 2026 Community Shield is being held in Wales.
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