Manchester City faced Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday of the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026 in Manchester. The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground and is located in the east of the city.
Bournemouth were among the established Premier League clubs in the opening-round schedule. Manchester City’s fixture was one of two matches listed for the Sunday afternoon slot, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa.
The Sunday programme later featured Newcastle United against Liverpool. The opening weekend therefore included three Sunday matches before Fulham and Chelsea completed the round on Monday.