The FA Community Shield

Further details confirmed for the 2026 FA Community Shield

Thursday 04 Jun 2026
Viewers will be able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max

The 2025-26 Premier League champions, Arsenal, will face the 2026 Emirates FA Cup winners, Manchester City, in the English football season’s traditional ‘curtain raiser’ on Sunday 16 August.

Cardiff's Principality Stadium will host the match, with viewers able to watch the game live on TNT Sports 1 and HBO Max, and the kick-off time will be at 3pm BST. 

Any additional information including ticketing details will be announced as soon as possible.

By Competitions department