Manchester City were scheduled to host AFC Bournemouth on Sunday 23 August in the 2026–27 Premier League.
The match was listed at the Etihad Stadium, with Manchester City as the home side and Bournemouth as the visitors. It was one of two Premier League fixtures scheduled for 14:00 BST on that Sunday, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa.
Manchester City have been among the dominant English clubs of the Premier League era, while Bournemouth established themselves as a regular top-flight side after their rise from the lower divisions. Their meeting provided an early test for both clubs in the new campaign.
The home team is sometimes confused with Brighton because both matches were scheduled at the same time on the same day. Brighton hosted Aston Villa; Manchester City hosted Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium.