At which stadium did Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 in the 2026–27 opener?

Manchester City beat Bournemouth 2–1 at the Etihad Stadium in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.

The match was played on Sunday 23 August 2026, with Manchester City recovering from a one-goal deficit to win by two goals to one. The Etihad Stadium, located in Manchester, was therefore the venue for one of the round’s most notable comebacks.

Manchester City began the season under new manager Enzo Maresca, who had replaced Pep Guardiola. Bournemouth were managed by Marco Rose after Andoni Iraola’s contract ended in May 2026.

The stadium was originally known as the City of Manchester Stadium. It became the Etihad Stadium through a naming-rights agreement, but both names can appear in historical references. Its listed capacity for the season was 61,038.