Football’s Community Shield will probably be performed in Cardiff in August because Wembley is internet hosting concert events by Canadian pop star The Weeknd.
The match between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners is historically performed at Wembley, however the nationwide stadium is unavailable for the 16 August date this 12 months.
The Weeknd, who performed at the Super Bowl in 2021, is taking part in 5 dates on the stadium between 14 August and 19 August.
The Principality Stadium, previously the Millennium Stadium, staged six Community Shields between 2001 and 2006 whereas the new-look Wembley was beneath development.
It can even be the host venue for the opening match of Euro 2028, which is being co-hosted by England, the Republic of Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
Since returning to Wembley in 2007, the Community Shield has moved twice – to Villa Park in 2012 because of the Olympics, and to King Power Stadium in 2022 because the nationwide stadium hosted the Women’s European Championship closing.
FA Cup holders Crystal Palace received the 2025 Community Shield, beating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties.
