Community Shield moved to Cardiff for Weeknd gigs

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The Weeknd, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, was the half-time performer at the 2021 Super Bowl

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Football's Community Shield will be played in Cardiff in August because Wembley is hosting concerts by Canadian pop star The Weeknd.

The match between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners is traditionally played at Wembley, but the national stadium is unavailable for the 16 August date this year.

The Weeknd, who performed at the Super Bowl in 2021, is playing five dates at the stadium between 14 August and 19 August.

The Principality Stadium, formerly the Millennium Stadium, staged six Community Shields between 2001 and 2006 while the new-look Wembley was under construction.

It will also 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 as the national stadium hosted the Women's European Championship final.

FA Cup holders Crystal Palace won the 2025 Community Shield, beating Premier League champions Liverpool 3-2 on penalties.