Arsenal vs Manchester City, Community Shield 2026: Date, Kick-off Time, how to watch on TV, h2h records, most wins
This year’s Community Shield will be contested between Manchester City and Arsenal at Prinicipality Stadium.
Community Shield 2026: Arsenal vs Manchester City date, time, TV channel – Everything Sportshistori.com know so far
Known as the Charity Shield until 2001, the match pitting the previous season's champion of England's top division against the reigning FA Cup winners dates back to 1908.
The match normally pits the previous season’s Premier League winner against the FA Cup holders, It means the last season’s Premier League Arsenal will step in agains the FA Cup Winner Manchester City.
Manchester City have lost the last two Community Shields, while Arsenal return to the match for a 24th appearance and a first since 2020.
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Premier League winners Arsenal will face the FA Cup Winners Manchester City in the 2026 Community Shield.
Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League, the club's first title since 2004, outlasting Manchester City after three consecutive runner-up finishes.
Manchester City have lost the last two Community Shields, while Arsenal return to the match for a 24th appearance and a first since 2020.
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Who is playing in the Community Shield this year in 2026?
Premier League winners Arsenal will face the FA Cup Winners Manchester City in the 2026 Community Shield.
Arsenal won the 2025-26 Premier League, the club's first title since 2004, outlasting Manchester City after three consecutive runner-up finishes.
Manchester City claimed the 2026 FA Cup, defeating Chelsea for manager Pep Guardiola's final trophy before departing the club....
The FA has scheduled the Community Shield to be played on Sunday, August 16 in 2026.
The FA moved to calm the fan unrest and confirmed on June 20 that the Originally kick-off time 17:30 BST for the 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will be moved to 15:00 BST...
UK - 3:00 BST,
Europe - 2:00 pm GMT
Central - 9:00 pm CT
USA & Canada - 10:00 ET
Australia - 12:00 am (AUG 17)
China - 10:00 pm
India - 7:30 IST
The 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City on TV Viewers able to watch the game live on TNT Sports.
UK Viewers: TNT Sports have the broadcast rights to the Community Shield and show the game on TNT Sports 1. Those without access to a TV may also stream the action live via ITV’s on-demand streaming service, HBO Max
US Fans: EPSN will broadcast the 2026 Community Shield on TV in the United States and stream it via ESPN+.
The two clubs were responsible for ticket sales for the match but the fixture has now sold out.
Last season’s Community Shield saw Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
2025: Arsenal vs Manchester City
The 2026 Community Shield marks the Fourth time that Arsenal have played Manchester City in the traditional curtain raiser.
They first met in the game in 1934 with the Gunners winning 4-0 at Highbury. Arsenal also beat Man City 3-0 in the 2014 Community Shield at Wembley.
The winning side claim the first major piece of domestic silverware of the season. Rather than handed a trophy per se, the winner of the Community Shield is presented with a "shield".
When is the Community Shield 2026?
The FA has scheduled the Community Shield to be played on Sunday, August 16 in 2026.
What time does the FA Community Shield kick-off?
The FA moved to calm the fan unrest and confirmed on June 20 that the Originally kick-off time 17:30 BST for the 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City will be moved to 15:00 BST...
UK - 3:00 BST,
Europe - 2:00 pm GMT
Central - 9:00 pm CT
USA & Canada - 10:00 ET
Australia - 12:00 am (AUG 17)
China - 10:00 pm
India - 7:30 IST
Where is the Community Shield? 2026 location
This year's FA Community Shield is being held at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.
The match has traditionally been held at Wembley Stadium in London, but the 2026 showdown was moved to Cardiff to accommodate The Weeknd's tour dates at Wembley.
What TV channel is the Community Shield on?
The 2026 Community Shield between Arsenal and Manchester City on TV Viewers able to watch the game live on TNT Sports.
How can I watch the Community Shield 2026 on TV & live stream?
UK Viewers: TNT Sports have the broadcast rights to the Community Shield and show the game on TNT Sports 1. Those without access to a TV may also stream the action live via ITV’s on-demand streaming service, HBO Max
US Fans: EPSN will broadcast the 2026 Community Shield on TV in the United States and stream it via ESPN+.
How can I buy tickets for the Community Shield 2026?
The two clubs were responsible for ticket sales for the match but the fixture has now sold out.
Who won the Community Shield last year?
Last season’s Community Shield saw Crystal Palace beat Liverpool on penalties after a 2-2 draw.
FA Community Shield Winners of Last 10 Years?
2025: Arsenal vs Manchester City
2025: Crystal Palace (def. Liverpool)
2024: Manchester City (def. Manchester United)
2023: Arsenal (def. Manchester City)
2022: Liverpool (def. Manchester City)
2021: Leicester City (def. Manchester City)
2020: Arsenal (def. Liverpool)
2019: Manchester City (def. Liverpool)
2018: Manchester City (def. Chelsea)
2017: Arsenal (def. Chelsea)
2016: Manchester United (def. Leicester City)
2015: Arsenal (def. Chelsea)
2014: Arsenal (def. Manchester City)
2013: Manchester United (def. Wigan Athletic)
2012: Manchester City (def. Chelsea)
2011: Manchester United (def. Manchester City)
2010: Manchester United (def. Chelsea)
2009: Chelsea (def. Manchester United)
2008: Manchester United (def. Portsmouth)
2007: Manchester United (def. Chelsea)
2006: Liverpool (def. Chelsea)
Arsenal vs Manchester City’s head-to-head record most recent meetings, Overal, Community Shield
The 2026 Community Shield marks the Fourth time that Arsenal have played Manchester City in the traditional curtain raiser.
They first met in the game in 1934 with the Gunners winning 4-0 at Highbury. Arsenal also beat Man City 3-0 in the 2014 Community Shield at Wembley.
April 19, 2026 (Premier League): Manchester City 2–1 Arsenal
March 22, 2026 (Carabao Cup Final): Manchester City 2–0 Arsenal
Sept. 21, 2025 (Premier League): Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City
Feb. 2, 2025 (Premier League): Arsenal 5–1 Manchester City
Sept. 22, 2024 (Premier League): Manchester City 2–2 Arsenal
March 31, 2024 (Premier League): Manchester City 0–0 Arsenal
Oct. 8, 2023 (Premier League): Arsenal 1–0 Manchester City
Aug. 5, 2023 (FA Community Shield): Arsenal 1–1 Manchester City (Arsenal won
4–1 on penalties)
April 26, 2023 (Premier League): Manchester City 4–1 Arsenal
Feb. 15, 2023 (Premier League): Arsenal 1–3 Manchester City
Jan. 27, 2023 (FA Cup fourth round): Manchester City 1–0 Arsenal
Jan. 1, 2022 (Premier League): Arsenal 1–2 Manchester City
What do the winners of the Community Shield get?
The winning side claim the first major piece of domestic silverware of the season. Rather than handed a trophy per se, the winner of the Community Shield is presented with a "shield".
While The FA also awards both of the competing teams a cash prize for competing.
According to Manchester Evening News that Manchester City and Liverpool shared a £1.25m prize pool when they met in the 2019 Community Shield.
A total of 18 Community Shield titles feature in Arsenal’s trophy history so far. The Gunners are one of the most successful teams in the one-off tie with only Manchester United lifting the trophy more often with 21. Manchester City & Spurs have won the Community Shield 7 times each.
Arsenal have also won the Community Shield 17 times outright having shared the title with Tottenham Hotspur in 1991. Manchester City have won all seven of their titles to date outright.
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arsenal insider, telegraph
According to Manchester Evening News that Manchester City and Liverpool shared a £1.25m prize pool when they met in the 2019 Community Shield.
How many times have Arsenal won the Community Shield?
A total of 18 Community Shield titles feature in Arsenal’s trophy history so far. The Gunners are one of the most successful teams in the one-off tie with only Manchester United lifting the trophy more often with 21. Manchester City & Spurs have won the Community Shield 7 times each.
Arsenal have also won the Community Shield 17 times outright having shared the title with Tottenham Hotspur in 1991. Manchester City have won all seven of their titles to date outright.
Who won the Most Community Shield titles?
Team Community Shield wins
Man Utd 21
Arsenal 17
Liverpool 16
Everton 9
Man City, Spurs 7
Chelsea, Wolves 4
Which teams win the Community Shield and Premier League in the same season
Teams Season
Man Utd 1993/94
Man Utd 1996/97
Chelsea 2005/06
Man Utd 2007/08
Man Utd 2008/09
Chelsea 2009/10
Man Utd 2010/11
Man City 2018/19
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arsenal insider, telegraph
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