Which 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend match was scheduled at the Etihad Stadium?
Answer
Manchester City v Bournemouth
Manchester City v Bournemouth was the 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend match scheduled at the Etihad Stadium.
The fixture was listed for Sunday 23 August 2026 at 14:00 BST. Manchester City were the home team, with AFC Bournemouth travelling to the Etihad Stadium for the opening round.
The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground. It was originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games and later converted for football use. The venue is also commonly called the City of Manchester Stadium.
The match was one of two Sunday fixtures scheduled for 14:00. The other was Brighton & Hove Albion against Aston Villa, while Newcastle United against Liverpool occupied the later 16:30 slot.