"Wembley Stadium will not host the 2026 edition of the Community Shield, the FA have announced. The traditional curtain-raiser pits the reigning league champions against the FA Cup winners and typically takes place on the weekend before the Premier League gets under way."
"The Weeknd are already scheduled to play a pop concert at Wembley on the weekend of the Community Shield, rendering the stadium unavailable for use. As such, the game is going to be held at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff instead."
"Wembley has generally been the venue for the Community Shield since then, but it has been pre-empted on two other occasions. Manchester City and Chelsea met at Villa Park instead in 2012, when Wembley was busy hosting the men's Olympic football final."
The FA announced that the 2026 Community Shield will not take place at Wembley Stadium. The match, traditionally held before the Premier League season, will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff. This change is due to a scheduling conflict with a concert at Wembley. Historically, Wembley has hosted most Community Shield matches since its reopening in 2007, with only a few exceptions. The Principality Stadium previously served as a venue for the Community Shield during Wembley’s construction from 2001 to 2006.
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