Arsenal and Manchester City will meet on Sunday, August 16, in the 2026 FA Community Shield as the traditional curtain-raiser to the 2026/27 Premier League season.
According to the Premier League website on Saturday, the fixture will see the reigning Premier League champions Arsenal face Manchester City, who won the FA Cup after defeating Chelsea in May.
The Community Shield, founded in 1908, is contested annually between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners. When one club wins both competitions, the Premier League runners-up take their place in the fixture.
Crystal Palace are the current holders after defeating Liverpool 3-2 on penalties following a 2-2 draw last August.
Community Shield trophy eith the image of Bruno and Semenyo
