Manchester City versus Bournemouth was scheduled at the Etihad Stadium during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was set for Sunday 23 August 2026, with Manchester City listed as the home side. The Etihad Stadium, officially the City of Manchester Stadium, has been Manchester City’s home since the club moved there from Maine Road in 2003.
Bournemouth’s usual home is the Vitality Stadium, so the fixture required the south-coast club to travel north. The Premier League announcement listed the Etihad specifically rather than using the broader city name.
The match’s scheduled time was 14:00 BST. Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa was also listed for the same time, an unusual arrangement connected to Brighton’s European qualifying schedule.