FA Community Shield 2026 Tickets

Buy FA Community Shield 2026 Tickets

The FA Community Shield is the traditional kick-off match for English football, played between the reigning Premier League champions and the FA Cup holders. 

The 2026 edition brings together Premier League champions Arsenal and FA Cup winners Manchester City at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, on Sunday 16 August 2026, kicking off at 3:00pm BST.

It's the first time the Shield has returned to Cardiff since 2006. Wembley Stadium is unavailable this year due to pre-booked concerts, so the match moves to Wales for what will be a rare Community Shield outside London. 

Fixture: Arsenal vs Manchester City
Date: Sunday 16 August 2026
Kick-off: 3:00pm BST
Venue: Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Reigning champions: Crystal Palace (2025, beat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties)
Most Shield/Charity Shield titles: Manchester United, 21

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What are Ticket prices for the Community shield

Community Shield tickets are traditionally the most accessible of any major domestic fixture at a national stadium, generally priced below FA Cup final or Champions League final tickets at the same venue. On Love1Ticket, resale prices for the 2026 fixture move with demand and team allocation, so use the live listings on this page rather than a fixed figure. As a guide, entry-level seats for this type of fixture typically sit well below three figures, with prices rising through the category tiers toward pitch-side and hospitality.

If you're specifically after Arsenal Tickets end seats or Manchester City Tickets end seats, use the team filter above the fixture list. Prices differ slightly between ends depending on which side is in greater demand.

Currently Man City Tickets for the Community shield start from £67.70, whilst the Arsenal section tickets start from £335.40. The chance to get the first silverware of the season, this prices are set to rise as the charity shield matchday draws closer.

How do I buy FA Community Shield 2026 tickets? 

Browse the fixture on this page, choose your side (Arsenal or Manchester City) and seating category, then complete checkout. Every order on Love1Ticket is covered by our 100% money-back guarantee, and tickets are issued in time for the match.

When do FA Community Shield 2026 tickets go on sale? 

Club allocations (season ticket members, hospitality members and official channels) are typically released by Arsenal and Manchester City in the weeks before the match, with general sale following once club allocations are exhausted. Because supply through official channels is limited and demand is high, resale marketplaces like LOVE1TICKET often have availability when official channels have sold out.

When and where is the 2026 Community Shield being played?

Sunday 16 August 2026, kick-off 3:00pm BST, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This is a change from the usual home of Wembley Stadium, which is unavailable this year due to pre-booked concerts.

Are there official apps for live updates and highlights?

Yes. The FA's official app, plus the Arsenal and Manchester City club apps, all carry live updates, team news and highlights around the fixture.

How much do FA Community Shield 2026 tickets cost?

Prices vary by seating category, side of the stadium and how close to matchday you buy. Community Shield tickets are generally more affordable than FA Cup final or Champions League final tickets at the same venue. Browse live listings on this page for current pricing.

What do FA Community Shield 2026 tickets on Love1Ticket cover?

Your ticket covers admission to the Arsenal vs Manchester City fixture at the Principality Stadium on 16 August 2026, in the seating category and side you select at checkout.

Can I buy resale FA Community Shield 2026 tickets if the club allocation sells out?

Yes. Love1Ticket is a resale marketplace, so tickets remain available here even after official club allocations sell out. Resale prices may be above or below face value depending on demand.

Are FA Community Shield 2026 tickets on Love1Ticket guaranteed?

Yes. Every order is covered by our buyer-protection guarantee, you receive valid tickets in time for the match, or your money back.

About the FA Community Shield

First played in 1908 as the Charity Shield, the fixture was renamed the Community Shield in 2002 and has opened the English football season at a permanent venue since 1974. The match pits the Premier League champions against the FA Cup holders; if one club wins both, the Premier League runners-up step in instead. Ties are settled on penalties after 90 minutes if scores are level.

Most successful clubs:

Manchester United - 21
Arsenal - 17
Liverpool - 16
Everton - 9
Manchester City - 7
Tottenham Hotspur - 7
Chelsea - 4

Arsenal head into 2026 having last won the community shield in 2023, beating Manchester City 4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw. It will be the 217th competitive meeting between the two clubs; Manchester City won the most recent Premier League fixture between them 2-1 in April 2026. Crystal Palace are the defending champions, having beaten Liverpool on penalties in the 2025 final.

Where to stay for the 2026 Community Shield

Principality Stadium sits in the centre of Cardiff, a short walk from Cardiff Central rail station, so most city-centre hotels put you within easy reach on matchday. Well-rated options within walking distance include the Hilton Cardiff, Clayton Hotel Cardiff, The Angel Hotel, Park Plaza Cardiff and Radisson Blu Hotel Cardiff, with more budget-friendly choices further out toward Cardiff Bay.

Book accommodation early. Cardiff hotel rooms fill up quickly whenever the stadium hosts a major event, and this is the city's first Community Shield since 2006.

We've partnered with leading hotel comparison sites to help you find better value stays for the Community Shield at Principality Stadium. Tap below for an interactive map showing distance from the stadium, location and live prices, so you can compare and book everything in one place. Most hotels offer free cancellation too, so there's little risk in booking early and adjusting your plans later if you need to.

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