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2026 FA Community Shield
What is the 2026 FA Community Shield?
The FA Community Shield is the annual football match that pits the previous season's Premier League champions against the winners of the Emirates FA Cup. Traditionally regarded as the curtain-raiser to the English football season, it marks the official start of the domestic campaign.
This year, Arsenal will face Manchester City in the 2026 FA Community Shield. The match will be played at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff on 16 August 2026, with the fixture temporarily moved from Wembley Stadium due to venue availability.
When does the FA Community Shield take place?
The FA Community Shield kicks off on 16 August 2026 at 9.50pm SGT.
How do I watch the FA Community Shield?
Premier+, Premier Pack customers
- You can watch on Hub Premier 4 (Ch 224)
Sports+ customers
- You can watch on Hub Sports 2 (Ch 202)
Cross-Carriage customers
- You can watch on Ch 105 on Singtel TV
General
What is the Emirates FA Cup Season?
The Football Association Challenge Cup, known as the FA Cup (or the Emirates FA Cup since 2015), is an annual knockout football competition in domestic English football. English teams across the different leagues, including the teams in the Premier League, take part in the Emirates FA Cup.
When does the Emirates FA Cup start?
The Emirates FA Cup First Round begins in November 2026. The first broadcast of the event will start from the Third Round on 7 November 2026.
How do I watch the the Emirates FA Cup?
The Emirates FA Cup will be broadcasted on Hub Sports channels. More details of the Emirates FA Cup broadcast from the Third Round will be provided later.
The Emirates FA Cup is included for all Sports+ TV Pass, Sports Entertainment Pass or Sports Group subscribers at no extra cost.
Sign up Options
Where can I sign up to watch the Emirates FA Cup 2026/2027?
For existing StarHub TV customers
If you are currently subscribed to Sports+, Sports Entertainment Pass or Sports Group, you’ll be able to watch the LIVE matches at no extra cost!
Customers who are existing StarHub TV subscribers can sign up via the StarHub app. Simply log in, choose “TV”, tap the “Modify” button, and add Sports+.
For customers new to StarHub TV
Sign up for Sports+ at $29.00/month here to get access to the Emirates FA Cup, alongside plenty of other sports content.
Enjoy substantial savings when you subscribe to our current UltraSports bundle offer. Find out more here.
Content, Broadcast and Network
What are the channels broadcasting the Emirates FA Cup?
More details of the Emirates FA Cup broadcast from Third Round will be provided later.
I missed the match, will there be any repeat telecast or catch-up available?
You’ll be able to use the time-shift function (on TV+) within 24 hours of the LIVE telecast to watch our on-demand full-match replays or highlights to catch up with the games.
Will the Qualifying Rounds be broadcasted?
The live broadcast of the Emirates FA Cup is determined by the FA in the UK. The live matches will be available on StarHub from Emirates FA Cup from Third Round onwards.
Can I watch the Emirates FA Cup 2026/27 matches via StarHub TV+ while I'm overseas?
StarHub has the broadcast rights for the Emirates FA cup 2026/27 for Singapore only.
Where can I check the Emirates FA Cup 2026/27 game schedule?
The broadcast schedule will be available on our TV guide nearer to the date.
Cross Carriage
For frequently asked questions on Cross Carriage, please refer here