Match preview
Arsenal vs Manchester City in the 2026 FA Community Shield marks the official start of the new English football season. The match takes place at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on Sunday 16 August, with kick-off at 3:00pm BST. UK viewers can watch live on TNT Sports 1, while fans in the United States can follow the action on HBO Max.
Before the first trophy of the season is lifted, make your voice heard. Vote above for the team you WANT to win, then watch our live World Fan Map reveal how football supporters across London, Manchester, Lagos, Tokyo, New York and beyond are backing Arsenal or Manchester City.
Who2Win isn't a prediction poll. You're not voting for who you think will win the Community Shield—you're voting for the club you want to lift the trophy. Every vote is added to our global football fan sentiment map in real time, creating a unique picture of support from around the world.
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Arsenal enter the Community Shield as reigning Premier League champions, carrying the momentum of a title-winning campaign under Mikel Arteta into the traditional curtain-raiser. Manchester City qualify through the domestic cup route and arrive with a reshaped squad under Pep Guardiola, determined to reclaim the league crown after ceding it to their London rivals.
Head-to-head
Arsenal head into the 2026 FA Community Shield as reigning Premier League champions, having ended their 22-year wait for the title under Mikel Arteta. The Gunners carry the confidence and momentum of a memorable league-winning campaign into the traditional curtain-raiser and will be eager to begin the new season with another piece of silverware. Manchester City earned their place in the Community Shield by lifting the FA Cup. Man City arrive with a reshaped squad and a point to prove after surrendering the Premier League title to Arsenal. Having not won the league since the 2023/24 season, City will see the Community Shield as the ideal opportunity to make an early statement ahead of the new campaign.
Why fans are watching
With Wembley Stadium unavailable, this year's Community Shield is being played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff, giving one of English football's biggest fixtures a different setting and atmosphere. It's the first chance to see whether Arsenal can build on their title-winning campaign or if Manchester City can make an immediate statement in their bid to reclaim the Premier League crown. Before a ball is kicked, football fans around the world can make their voices heard. Vote above for the team you WANT to win, then watch the live Who2Win World Fan Map reveal whether supporters across the globe are backing Arsenal to continue their success or Manchester City to strike first in the new season.
Cast your vote above to see whether football fans around the world are backing Arsenal or Manchester City before kick-off.
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