The Football Association has moved the 2026 Community Shield to the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. The season opener is traditionally held at Wembley Stadium, but the national venue is unavailable due to pre-arranged musical performances. Canadian artist The Weeknd is scheduled to perform multiple concerts at Wembley during mid-August, according to the Football Association.
This marks the first time since 2022 that the fixture has moved from its London home, per Sky Sports. On that occasion, the match took place at Leicester's King Power Stadium while Wembley hosted the final of the Women’s Euro 2022. Cardiff previously hosted the event between 2001 and 2006 during the reconstruction of the national stadium.
The specific date and participating teams for the 2026 edition remain unconfirmed until the conclusion of the current Premier League and FA Cup campaigns. Local authorities in Cardiff expect a significant influx of supporters for the match, which serves as the curtain-raiser for the English top-flight season, per the Football Association.
