At which stadium did Manchester City open the 2026–27 Premier League season?

Manchester City opened the 2026–27 Premier League season at the Etihad Stadium.

The club was scheduled to host AFC Bournemouth on Sunday, 23 August 2026, at 14:00 BST. The Etihad Stadium, in Manchester, has been Manchester City’s home since the club moved from Maine Road in 2003.

The opening fixture was one of two Sunday games scheduled for the same 14:00 kickoff, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa. The later Sunday game was Newcastle United versus Liverpool at 16:30.

A common stadium mix-up is Old Trafford, which is the home of Manchester United rather than Manchester City. The Etihad is also sometimes referred to by its former name, the City of Manchester Stadium, especially in historical descriptions.