2026 FA Community Shield

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The 2026 FA Community Shield was the 104th FA Community Shield, an annual association football match contested by the winners of the previous season's Premier League and FA Cup competitions. It was played between Arsenal and Manchester City on 16 August 2026 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Crystal Palace were the holders, having won the 2025 edition, but they did not qualify for this fixture, being knocked out of the FA Cup in the third round in historic fashion and finishing 15th in the Premier League. It was the first time the venue hosted the Community Shield since 2006, having hosted it between 2001 and 2006. It was the first time the Community Shield was played away from Wembley Stadium since 2022 (the third overall) due to scheduling conflicts with a concert by The Weeknd. Arsenal won the match 3–0 for their 18th FA Community Shield title. It was their biggest win in the Community Shield in 12 years, when they beat Manchester City by an identical scoreline.

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