Is the Community Shield considered a major trophy?

What the report says

BBC Sport’s Ask Me Anything team examined whether the Community Shield should be classed as a major trophy, noting that the Football Association describes the one-off match as a domestic “super cup” rather than something directly comparable with other silverware. The FA says the fixture marks the start of the season and has long been supported by clubs and fans, but opinions on its status differ, with some supporters treating it as significant only if their own team wins it.

The article explains that, in England, the widely recognised major domestic trophies are the Premier League, FA Cup and League Cup. It also provides historical context: the competition began in 1908 as the FA Charity Shield, following the Sheriff of London Charity Shield, and later took the Community Shield name in 2002. Manchester United have won it more than any other club, with 21 victories including shared titles.

BBC Sport says this year’s match will be played on Sunday, 16 August at 15:00 BST, with Premier League champions Arsenal facing FA Cup winners Manchester City at Wembley. The piece quotes players and managers who view the game as competitive rather than a friendly, while also noting that it can offer clubs an early chance to lift silverware and new signings an early competitive debut. The discussion matters because the fixture sits between pre-season and official competition, so its place in football’s hierarchy remains open to interpretation.