Which club did Manchester City face on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round?
Answer
AFC Bournemouth
Manchester City faced AFC Bournemouth on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was scheduled for 23 August 2026 at the Etihad Stadium, with a 14:00 BST kick-off. It was one of two simultaneous Sunday afternoon matches, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa.
Manchester City’s stadium is officially the City of Manchester Stadium, although it is widely known as the Etihad Stadium. Bournemouth’s home ground is Dean Court, also known as the Vitality Stadium.
The fixture paired an established title contender with a club from the south coast. It was one of 10 opening-round matches that launched the 2026–27 Premier League season after the delayed summer calendar.