On sale
Thursday 16 July, 10am
Arsenal v Manchester City - FA Community Shield 2026/27
Ticket Information
The Club has received an allocation of 20,747 tickets, including 100 wheelchair bays and easy-access seats for ambulant fans.
Please note, persons under the age of two are not permitted entry to the stadium and all children (16 years and under) must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Season Ticket Members aged between 18 to 25 years (based on supporter’s age on 1st August 2026) can purchase from an exclusive allocation of away match tickets on the first day of sale. Any tickets that are not purchased on this day will be added to the wider Season Ticket Member allocation.
Tickets for this match will be issued as mobile tickets no later than three days before the fixture, which you will be required to add to your Apple/Google wallet.
Each Ticket is issued for the sole use of the Ticket Holder and is non-transferable. Please note that a limited number of ticket checks will be conducted on matchday, and anybody attempting to use a ticket issued in someone else’s name will be refused entry.
TRAVEL INFORMATION
We will share important travel updates on this page and through our official X account, @ManCityHelp.
You can find details on travelling to Principality Stadium below.
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Travel by coach
Coach travel will be available to purchase through National Express. A return journey from the Chorlton Street Coach Station (M1 3JF) will be available priced at £55 per adult, £50 for juniors. Please note, the drop off in Cardiff (Museum Avenue) is approximately an 18 minute walk from the Principality Stadium Book Now -
Travel by train
Train services from Manchester will be available on matchday. Fans can book travel via Trainline by clicking below. BOOK NOW -
Visiting Principality Stadium
Find all the information you need for your trip to Principality Stadium, from stadium facilities and ticket details to accessibility features. More Information
ticket criteria
Season Ticket Members can find purchase windows below.
SEASON TICKET MEMBERS
| Points | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 22000 | Thursday 16th July | 10am |
| 16500 | Thursday 16th July | 1pm |
| 12000 | Thursday 16th July | 4pm |
| 9000 | Friday 17th July | 10am |
| 7000 | Friday 17th July | 1pm |
| 5000 | Friday 17th July | 4pm |
| 3500 | Monday 20th July | 10am |
| 1500 | Monday 20th July | 1pm |
| All Season Ticket Members | Monday 20th July | 4pm |
Subject to availability, further sales criteria will be announced following the last sales window.
TICKET PRICING
| Category | Adult | Over 65 & Under 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Premium | £75 | £60 |
| Category 1 | £55 | £45 |
| Category 2 | £45 | £35 |
| Category 3 | £35 | £25 |
| Category 4 | £30 | £20 |
You can view the Principality Stadium plan or get a view from the seats by clicking here.
Disabled fans in receipt of high rate PIP/DLA will pay the Category 4 price regardless of seat location and will receive a free Personal Assistant (PA) ticket to support their access needs.
TICKET DETAILS
Manchester City and Principality Stadium aim to make matchday as accessible as possible by offering extensive support services, including blue badge parking, accessible seating options, audio‑descriptive commentary, and more. You can read our full Principality accessibility guide here.
The Club has received an allocation of 100 wheelchair bays and an allocation of easy-access seats, both with the provision for a free personal assistant. Qualifying disabled supporters can purchase online as follows;
Wheelchair Bay
Select any available wheelchair bay from one of the following blocks: L2, L3, L6, L7, L8, L9, L33, L36, L37, U6 and U33
Select the quantity required as one ticket.
This will automatically pull through your personal assistant seat to your basket.
Within the basket, simply change the owner of the second ticket to that of your personal assistant
Easy-access seat
The Principality Stadium reserves two areas for ambulant disabled supporters, located in blocks L6 and L33, with a dedicated Accessibility Team working in these areas to support. Please note that these seats are not step free, although the stairs are fairly shallow, and handrails are available. Fans with less mobility, who require minimal steps, should look for seats in row 27 across our areas of the stadium.
When buying your tickets online, select two seats and change the owner of the second ticket to that of your personal assistant
You can also purchase by calling +44 (0)161 444 1894.
If you have a specific seating requirement or need general access advice for Principality Stadium, please contact the Access Team on +44 (0)161 444 1894
From this allocation, the following groups will receive tickets for this match: Season Ticket Members, Seasonal Hospitality Members, Owner, Board of Directors, Football Management, Players, Club Officials and Staff, Former Players, Club Partners and the Man City Supporters Club.
Find out everything you need to know about visiting Principality Stadium here.
We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of not only Manchester City, but also the City of Manchester. On your visit to Principality Stadium, please respect the stewards and staff at the Club and we ask that you:
• Remain in the seat that you have purchased.
• Keep your ticket with you at all times.
• Do not block the aisles or gangways.
• Do not smoke.
• The use of pyrotechnics, flares and smoke bombs is strictly prohibited
Fans should familiarise themselves with Principality Stadium's Ground Regulations by clicking here.
Entry to Principality Stadium will be granted on the presentation of a valid ticket purchased from the Club. The Club excludes all liability to any supporter who is denied entry to Principality Stadium a result of their ticket having been purchased through an unauthorised seller. The unauthorised sale or disposal of tickets may also amount to a criminal offence and the Club will inform the police as soon as it becomes aware of any unauthorised sale or disposal of tickets.
Each Ticket is issued for the sole use of, and is personal to, the Ticket Holder and is non-transferable. Anyone attempting to use a ticket issued in someone else’s name may be refused entry. Supporters found to be in breach of the Terms and Conditions—such as by selling tickets to individuals not eligible to use them—may face disciplinary action from the club.
Please note that a limited number of ticket checks will be conducted on matchday.
All tickets are sold subject to availability and are issued subject to Manchester City Football Club Limited’s 2026-27 Away Match Terms and Conditions of Sale and the applicable Ground Regulations of Principality Stadium.
It is important to note that tickets cannot be returned within 7-days of the match in line with our refund policy.
