Community Shield moves to Cardiff as Wembley hosts concerts

For the first time since the Women's Euros, the Community Shield leaves Wembley for Cardiff.

What happened. The Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on August 16, not at Wembley.

• The Weeknd has booked five nights at Wembley from August 14 to 19.
• Premier League season delayed to start August 22 due to World Cup.
• FA statement cites pre-planned concerts and calendar changes.

“Wembley Stadium connected by EE is unavailable on Saturday 15 and Sunday August 16 due to pre-planned concerts.”

— The FA

This marks a rare non-Wembley Community Shield, with the venue switch due to scheduling conflicts.

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