2026 Community Shield: Details of Arsenal vs Man City clash confirmed

Arsenal have confirmed that their next competitive fixture will be the 2026 Community Shield against Manchester City on 16 August.

The Gunners, who ended a 22‑year wait for the Premier League title, will face City, the FA Cup holders.

It will also be City’s first competitive match since Pep Guardiola departed after a decade at the club.

This year’s Community Shield will be held at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium, rather than the usual venue, because Wembley is unavailable due to scheduled concerts.

The match will kick off at 3 p.m. and will be broadcast live in the UK on TNT Sports and HBO Max.