Manchester City hosted Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was played on 23 August 2026 and was one of two fixtures scheduled for 14:00 BST that day. Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa was the other simultaneous Sunday match.
Manchester City won 2–1 after Bournemouth scored first. The result meant City began the season with three points, while Bournemouth started with none despite taking an early lead.
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 sometimes still referred to by its former name, City of Manchester Stadium.