Community Shield returns to Cardiff for first time in 20 years
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 7:09 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
The 2026 Community Shield will take place at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on August 16, marking a return to the venue for the first time in two decades. The FA confirmed the venue change due to schedule conflicts with concerts by The Weeknd at Wembley. Traditionally held at Wembley, the match features Arsenal and Manchester City, and will serve as a prelude to the Premier League season starting August 21. The last Community Shield in Cardiff occurred in 2006, with Liverpool claiming victory.
- •Match scheduled for August 16 at Principality Stadium.
- •Wembley unavailable due to concerts by The Weeknd.
- •Community Shield last held in Cardiff in 2006.
- •Wembley has hosted the event since 2007, except for a few instances.
- •Premier League season begins on August 21.
- 7:09 AMYahoo Sports — Why is the Community Shield not being played at Wembley?
"The Community Shield is traditionally held at Wembley but concert clashes have forced a change in venue
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