Community Shield to be played in Cardiff instead of Wembley because of The Weeknd concert | OneFootball

This year’s Community Shield will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 16 August, as oppose to Wembley.

Wembley Stadium is unavailable on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August due to pre-planned concerts, with the Weeknd scheduled to perform.

“The Welsh national stadium has a rich history of hosting major football events, including the FA Community Shield on six occasions between 2001 and 2006, and it provides a neutral venue for the competing clubs as well as one of the largest capacities in the United Kingdom for fans to attend,” the FA said in a statement.

“Further details about the 2026 FA Community Shield, which sees the winner of the Emirates FA Cup take on the Premier League champions, will be announced at the earliest possible opportunity following the conclusion of the 2025-26 football season.”