Manchester City hosted Bournemouth in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was played at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday 23 August 2026, with Manchester City listed first in the fixture because it was the home team. City won 2–1 after Bournemouth scored first, making the match an early comeback victory for the hosts.
The fixture was one of two matches scheduled for 14:00 on Sunday. The other was Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa. The opening round later continued with Newcastle United versus Liverpool before concluding with Fulham versus Chelsea on Monday.
Manchester City’s home venue is officially the City of Manchester Stadium, although Etihad Stadium is the name most commonly used in football coverage. Bournemouth’s stadium, Dean Court, is much smaller, so the match was played at City’s ground rather than in Dorset.