Who won the Community Shield This Year: Arsenal 2026 Winners

Arsenal Cruise to 3-0 Win Over Manchester City in 2026 Community Shield, Records, most wins.

Arsenal began their new season in impressive fashion, beating Manchester City 3-0 in the 2026 FA Community Shield at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

Mikel Arteta’s side made the perfect start, taking the lead after just 24 seconds. Riccardo Calafiori finished calmly after a clever pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly exposed gaps in the City defence.

Arsenal continued to dominate and doubled their advantage in the 27th minute. New signing Christos Tzolis delivered a dangerous cross, which was headed back across goal for Kai Havertz to finish.

City struggled to match Arsenal’s intensity, with Erling Haaland unable to make much of an impact. New signing Elliot Anderson also found it difficult to influence the game in his first major appearance for the club.

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard added a third three minutes after the break. Tzolis found him inside the box, and the Norwegian midfielder weaved through the City defence before calmly finishing past Gianluigi Donnarumma.

The victory provided a major boost for Arsenal as they prepare to defend their Premier League title. The Gunners will begin their league campaign against promoted Coventry at the Emirates Stadium on August 21.

For new Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, the defeat was a tough introduction to life after Pep Guardiola. City will now look to respond when they open their Premier League season against Bournemouth on August 23.

Arsenal’s dominant performance suggests they remain hungry for more silverware and could be ready for another strong campaign..

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....

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.

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 

Title: When is the Community Shield 2026: Date, Kick-off Time, how to watch on TV, h2h records, most wins
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