Principality Stadium set to host 2026 FA Community Shield match after Wembley date clash

This year's FA Community Shield match will be held at the Principality Stadium, it has been announced.

The game, which sees the winning team of the Premier League and the winners of the FA Cup play one another, is usually held at Wembley Stadium.

However the London venue is already booked for a concert on Sunday 16 August, so the game will be hosted in Cardiff on that date instead.

It is the first time in 20 years the Community Shield has been held in Cardiff.

With the Premier League season set to begin over the weekend of Saturday 22 August, the Community Shield game will be played ahead of that season kicking off.

The Principality Stadium has staged the Community Shield on six occasions between 2001 and 2006.

Gavin Marshall, Chief Financial and Operating Officer at the WRU, who operate the stadium said they were "delighted" that the game was returning to Cardiff.

He said: "We are absolutely delighted to be welcoming the FA Community Shield back to Principality Stadium. This fixture has a special place in the stadium's history and to be hosting it again for the first time in 20 years is a tremendously proud moment for everyone here.

"Principality Stadium has built its reputation on delivering world-class events and creating truly special occasions for fans, and this is no different. We know from experience the atmosphere this stadium generates when it is at capacity, and we are fully committed to ensuring supporters of both clubs have an unforgettable experience on 16 August. This is exactly the kind of occasion this stadium was made for, and we cannot wait to welcome everyone to Cardiff."

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