Why the 2026 Community Shield is Being Held in Wales
The 2026 Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City will be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, Wales, on Saturday, 16 August. This marks the first time since 2006 that the fixture has been played in Wales. The change of venue is due to a scheduling conflict at Wembley Stadium, which is hosting The Weekend's 'After Hours til Dawn' tour on the same day. The Principality Stadium previously hosted the Community Shield, FA Cup final, and EFL Cup final between 2001 and 2007 while Wembley was being rebuilt. This is the third time the Community Shield has been held outside London since Wembley reopened in 2007, with previous instances in 2012 (Villa Park) and 2022 (King Power Stadium). The article is part of BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything series, responding to a question from a reader.
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