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Wembley Concerts Force Community Shield Switch to Cardiff
The Community Shield moves to Principality Stadium for the first time in 20 years due to Wembley hosting The Weeknd's five concerts in mid-August, the FA confirmed.
- On March 23, 2026, the Football Association confirmed the 2026 Community Shield will be played at Cardiff's Principality Stadium because Wembley is unavailable due to The Weeknd's five concerts between August 14 and 19.
- Principality Stadium has a history of hosting six Community Shields between 2001 and 2006 during Wembley's redevelopment, with previous relocations to Villa Park and King Power Stadium when Wembley was unavailable.
- Scheduled on Sunday 16 August, the Community Shield will follow last year's final where Crystal Palace beat Liverpool 3-2 on penalties.
- Supporters reacted that some praised Cardiff as 'one of the best sporting venues', while others warned the switch may reduce revenue due to Wembley's 90,000-seat capacity and national status.
- Looking ahead to broader use, Gavin Marshall, chief financial and operating officer of the Welsh Rugby Union, highlighted the stadium's event pedigree, including hosting the 2017 Champions League final and the Euro 2028 opening match.
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SCAN SPORT - The Community Shield, which opposes the champion of England to the winner of the FA Cup and opens each season, usually takes place in Wembley. But this year, the match will be relocated to Cardiff, Wales, due to a concert scheduled for the same date.
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Why is the 2026 Community Shield being moved out of Wembley Stadium?
The Football Association (FA), English football’s governing body, has confirmed that the 2026 Community Shield has been shifted from Wembley Stadium, London, to the Principality Stadium, Cardiff, owing to a pre-planned series of concerts at the venue.
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