Community Shield 2026 Tickets

Arsenal vs Manchester City, Community Shield 2026

The 2026 FA Community Shield takes place on Sunday 16 August 2026, kick-off 3pm BST, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. It is the 104th edition of the match, pitting Premier League champions Arsenal against FA Cup winners Manchester City.

Why Cardiff?

Wembley Stadium is unavailable on 15 and 16 August because The Weeknd has five concert dates there between 14 and 19 August, as confirmed by the FA on 23 March 2026. The Principality Stadium last hosted the Community Shield in 2006, when Liverpool beat Chelsea. It previously staged six editions of the fixture between 2001 and 2006 while the new Wembley was under construction.

The stadium has a capacity of around 74,500. It is also scheduled to host the opening match of Euro 2028.

How do tickets work?

Both clubs typically receive an allocation of charity shield tickets sold through their official membership and supporter schemes first. Arsenal and Manchester City season-ticket holders and members usually get priority access to community shield tickets before any general sale opens. Check each club's official website for your specific priority window and any eligibility requirements.

If you're unable to acquire from the official allocation, LOVE1TICKET's marketplace is the realistic alternative. What are community shield 2026 tickets prices? Prices on resale platforms with buyer protection are differ face value, and they tend to rise closer to kick-off as availability tightens. Buy from a verified resale marketplace that offers a buyer guarantee, and check the seat location carefully before purchasing.

Getting to the Principality Stadium

• Cardiff Central railway station is a short walk from the stadium, roughly five minutes on foot.
• Direct trains run from London Paddington to Cardiff Central, taking around two hours.
• Supporters travelling from Manchester can reach Cardiff via Birmingham New Street or Bristol Parkway, depending on the service.
• Driving into central Cardiff on a matchday is difficult. Park-and-ride services and surrounding city car parks fill quickly. Train travel is the simpler option.
• The stadium's retractable roof means weather is less of a concern than at an open ground. Arrive 45 minutes before kick-off to find your seat without rushing.

What to bring

• A valid ticket or mobile ticket on your phone, with the screen brightness turned up.
• Card payment is standard inside the Principality Stadium; cash is less useful.

Head-to-head context

This will be the 217th meeting between Arsenal and Manchester City. Manchester City won the most recent match 2-1 on 19 April 2026. Arsenal last appeared in the Community Shield in 2023, beating Manchester City on penalties after a 1-1 draw. City last played in the 2024 edition, winning on penalties against Manchester United after a 1-1 draw.

Arsenal qualified for this match as Premier League champions. Manchester City qualified by winning the 2025-26 FA Cup. City's manager for the fixture is yet to be confirmed following Pep Guardiola's departure.

The match is broadcast in the UK on TNT Sports 1, with coverage also available on HBO Max.