The 2026 Community Shield is being played at Cardiff's Principality Stadium due to the match clashing with The Weeknd's tour dates at Wembley. The match between Arsenal and Manchester City is traditionally played at Wembley, but the iconic stadium was unavailable on 16 August due to pre-planned concerts.
Community Shield moved to Principality Stadium due to Wembley concerts
UKPulse Sport DeskThe Community Shield will be played at Cardiff's Principality Stadium on 16 August due to The Weeknd's tour dates at Wembley.
- The Community Shield is being played at Principality Stadium for the first time in 20 years.
- The match is between Arsenal and Manchester City, the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners respectively.
- The Weeknd is playing five dates at Wembley between 14 and 19 August.
Why this matters: The change in venue brings the Community Shield back to Principality Stadium, which hosted six editions between 2001 and 2006.
What this means for you: If you're an Arsenal or Manchester City fan, you'll need to travel to Cardiff to watch the Community Shield match.