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Why the Community Shield is being held outside of England for the first time in 20 years
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The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to the English seasonThe Community Shield will not take place in England this season as Wembley Stadium is hosting a concert on the same day as the annual fixture.
This year's Community Shield sees Premier League champions Arsenal take on FA Cup winners Manchester City at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday, August 16.
You have access to the VIP bars and food outlets on the middle tier, allowing you to relax pre-match and at halftime, and it makes it a truly thrilling Community Shield experience.
Community Shield returns to Wales due to Weeknd gigThe Weeknd is playing at Wembley Stadium on the day of the Community Shield (Image credit: Getty Images)The Community Shield is the traditional curtain-raiser to the English domestic season and sees the Premier League winners face the FA Cup holders on the weekend before the new campaign begins.
Crystal Palace are the Community Shield holders having followed their 2025 FA Cup win by beating Liverpool 3-2 in a shoot-out 12 months ago, after the game ended 2-2.