The date for this year's Community Shield match has been set, with Man City and Man United ready to face off under the arch at Wembley Stadium.

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Got déjà vu? That's because the same two teams met each other on the same pitch in June this year at the FA Cup Final – which also happened to be a repeat of the 2023 FA Cup Final!

Adding yet another line on the history of their great rivalry, this match saw the Red Devils beat City 2-1, revenging themselves after last year's defeat.

However, it was still a victory for the Sky Blues last season as they came away with the title of Premier League champions for the fourth year in a row.

Now the stage is set for another fierce battle and, if you're not tired of travelling to London, you're going to need tickets. Here's everything you need to know about this year's Community Shield match.

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What is the Community Shield?

The Community Shield is a charity match that marks the start of the new domestic season.

Taking place at Wembley Stadium, it sees the two champions of the previous season face off for the chance to score an early win for their side.

Previously called the Charity Shield, the proceeds of the match go to a series of community initiatives and foundations around the country. Plus, the ticket and programme revenue gets split between the 124 FA Cup clubs who then give it to charities of their choice.

The match was founded back in 1908 as a way of having the Football League First Division champions play the Southern League champions. Known then as The Football Association Charity Shield, the first ever match was played by Manchester United and Queens Park Rangers.

Who will play the Community Shield 2024?

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 25: Jeremy Doku of Manchester City scores his team's first goal during the Emirates FA Cup Final match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on May 25, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield - The FA/The FA via Getty Images)
Manchester City v Manchester United. Justin Setterfield - The FA/The FA via Getty Images

Every year, the Community Shield match is played between the winners of the previous Premier League and the FA Cup Champions.

This year, that means Manchester City and Manchester United will face off once again, in a repeat of the astounding FA Cup Final which saw the Red Devils beat Guardiola's squad 2-1.

A famously vicious local rivalry, this will be the 194th time the two teams meet each other on the football pitch, and the third time in two years at Wembley Stadium.

If you're a keen football fan, you should check out our guide on how to get cheap football tickets.

What date is the Community Shield match 2024?

This August, the clash for the Community Shield will take place at London’s Wembley Stadium, where all the great football battles take place. Here are the official details of the match:

If it’s your first time travelling to Wembley Stadium, although let’s be honest if you’re a Man City or Man United fan you’ve probably only just got back, getting there couldn’t be more easy. Wembley Stadium is accessible via three stations: Wembley Park, Wembley Stadium Station and Wembley Central.

Wembley Park is available on the Jubilee and Metropolitan lines, Wembley Stadium Station is accessible via Chiltern Railways (just one stop from London Marylebone), and Wembley Central is available on the Bakerloo and Overground lines, as well as Southern and West Midlands rail. To grab yourself a discount on train tickets, try shopping around at Trainline.com.

How to get Community Shield 2024 tickets for Wembley Stadium

Normally, tickets for matches like this are sold through the two playing clubs – Man United and Man City – so to grab a spot you’ll need either a membership or login for one of them.

The sale on the club websites is set to go live in the coming weeks. But, if you’re desperate to get a ticket now, you can always find some available at LiveFootballTickets.com. This is a re-sale site with a 4.6 rating on Trust Pilot and an easy way to guarantee yourself a seat. It’s best to be wary, however, as re-sale tickets can be very expensive.

Or, if you want to watch the match in style, you can always pick up a hospitality ticket at P1 Travel. Again, these seats will be very expensive, but they guarantee you a great view, premium food and sometimes the chance to meet actual players.

How much do Community Shield 2024 tickets cost?

Last year’s Community Shield tickets cost between £30 and £55 for standard adult entry, so this year’s is likely to be the same.

However, if you’ve decided to buy through LiveFootballTickets.com, the ticket prices currently start at £59.98. Right now, there are almost 4,000 tickets available, so plenty of choice.

There's also the option to buy hospitality tickets for this exciting match. At the time of writing (Monday 5th August), Community Shield hospitality tickets at P1 Travel will set you back from £214, whereas hospitality tickets at Seat Unique will cost from £279.

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