Community Shield: Dates, teams, venues, history & more

The Community Shield is often described as the 'curtain raiser' to the new domestic English season, which normally takes place the week before the Premier League starts.

The prestigious game usually sees the Premier League winners from the previous season go head-to-head against the FA Cup winners.

In the event of the same team winning both competitions, as occurred when Manchester City won the treble in the 2022/23 season, the Premier League runners-up will be the opponents.

Community Shield teams

The Community Shield that is set to open the 2024/25 season will feature Premier League champions Manchester City and FA Cup winners Manchester United.

Community Shield dates

The match is generally held the week before the start of the new Premier League season and in 2024/25 the clash will take place on Saturday 10th August.

The kick off time between Manchester rivals City and United is due to be at 15:00 (BST).

Community Shield venues/stadiums

Wembley is the modern-day home of the season curtain raiser, although many other grounds were used from 1908 until 1973, including Villa Park, Stamford Bridge and Old Trafford.

Due to a clash with the Women’s European Championship, the match between Manchester City and Liverpool in 2022 took place at the King Power Stadium in Leicester. 

The national stadium began hosting the match, which used to be called the Charity Shield, back in 1974.

Community Shield how to watch

The one-off clash is normally televised live and in 2024 it will be shown on ITV1 and on STV for viewers in Scotland.

Community Shield history

The Community Shield first took place back in 1908, with Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers playing in the inaugural match.

This year's meeting between Manchester City and rivals Manchester United will be the 102nd edition of the fixture.

For the first 65 years, the game was played at a variety of club venues until Wembley first hosted in 1974, when Liverpool and Leeds United went head-to-head.

Cardiff's Millennium Stadium was used when Wembley was being rebuilt, between 2001 and 2006, while Villa Park was the venue for Manchester City v Chelsea in 2012. That game was moved due to Wembley hosting the final of the Olympics' football tournament.

The annual fixture returns to the national stadium this year, affording the opportunity for more fans to attend.

Most wins of the Community Shield

Manchester United, who won the inaugural shield after a replay, have won the Community Shield on 21 occasions - more than any other club.

Arsenal and Liverpool are the joint-second most successful teams in Community Shield history, with 16 victories each.

Manchester City are making their 16th appearance in 2024, with the Citizens having lifted the shield on six previous occasions.

Community Shield odds

Premier League winners Manchester City are the 4/9 favourites to win the match this year, with FA Cup holders Manchester United rated a 9/2 chance.

It will be a repeat of last season’s FA Cup final, when the red half of Manchester provided a shock with a 2-1 victory.

It’s worth noting that the same scoreline in this game can be backed at 16/1, while a 2-1 victory for City is available at 15/2.

All odds displayed on this page were correct at the time of writing and are subject to withdrawal or change at any time.