The Community Shield marks the first fixture of the domestic season, and it will not be staged at Wembley Stadium for the first time in two decades.
Fans across the world will tune in to watch Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City.
Arsenal - Premier League Champions
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Arsenal could be the team to beat again next season as they look to defend their crown in the Premier LeagueCredit: Getty Images - Getty
The Gunners head into the match aiming to build on their title-winning campaign, while Enzo Maresca will manage his first game for City and kick-off their new era.
Why is it not at Wembley Stadium?
A major change of venue will see the clash move away from Wembley Stadium to an iconic ground that last hosted the event in 2006.
This is due to scheduling issues with pre-planned summer concerts taking place at the traditional venue.
The Weeknd is booked at England's national football stadium, performing his 'After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour with Playboi Carti'.
The official statement released by the FA confirmed supporters will have to cross the border into Wales for the clash.
They stated: "The 2026 FA Community Shield will be played at Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 16 August."
The event is historically held on the weekend before the league commences, which this season begins on August 22.
This meant organisers had to target mid-August, which unfortunately clashed with the concert dates.
The 74,500-capacity venue offers a strictly neutral ground for both competing clubs, ensuring that fans of both teams face a journey.
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Palace won the Community Shield at Wembley last yearCredit: Getty
The Welsh national stadium has hosted the Community Shield on six occasions between 2001 and 2006.
During that period, Arsenal played in four of the meetings, and won two.
Over the six years the fixture was relocated, only four teams competed across the border: Liverpool, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
When is the Community Shield?
The 2026 FA Community Shield will take place on Sunday, August 16.
Kick-off for the match is scheduled for 3pm and will be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
The match will likely present supporters a first proper look at both teams before the Premier League season gets underway.
Enzo Maresca, Manager of Chelsea talks to Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City after the Pre-Season Friendly match between Chelsea FC and Manchester City
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Maresca will take over from his former coaching sensei in Guardiola, and the fixture will mark his first as the Man City bossCredit: Getty
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The FA Community Shield will be shown live in the UK on TNT Sports.
Recent Community Shield winners
2025: Crystal Palace
2024: Manchester City
2023: Arsenal
2022: Liverpool
2021: Leicester City
2020: Arsenal
2019: Manchester City
2018: Manchester City
2017: Arsenal
2016: Manchester United
2015: Arsenal
Who won the 2025 Community Shield?
Crystal Palace won last year's edition against Liverpool after securing their first-ever FA Cup.
The Eagles beat the Reds 3-2 on penalties at Wembley after playing out a 2-2 draw in normal time.
Jean-Philippe Matetaand Ismaila Sarr scored for Palace in the draw, withHugo Ekitikeand Jeremie Frimpong netting for Liverpool.
Marc Guehi lifted the trophy as captain under Oliver Glasner; however, he will be representing Man City on this year's occasion.
Similarly, Eberechi Eze also featured in a Palace shirt at Wembley last summer, but will be lining up for Arsenal instead.
Pep Guardiola and his side previouslytook home the trophy in 2024, 2019 and 2018.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have enjoyed success in recent years, lifting the silverware in 2023, 2020, 2017 and 2015.