Manchester City hosted AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium in the 2026–27 Premier League opener.
The match was scheduled for Sunday, 23 August 2026, at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester City were the home side, while AFC Bournemouth travelled to Manchester for the fixture. The planned kick-off time was 14:00 BST.
The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground and was listed with a capacity of 61,038 in the season’s stadium table. The club’s official name in the fixture schedule was Manchester City, while the opponent was identified as AFC Bournemouth.
This match formed part of a two-game Sunday 14:00 slot. Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa was also scheduled for that time, while Newcastle United versus Liverpool followed later at 16:30.