The Etihad Stadium hosted Manchester City versus AFC Bournemouth during the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
Manchester City played Bournemouth at home on Sunday 23 August 2026. The fixture was scheduled for 14:00 BST and formed part of the opening round’s Sunday programme. City won the match 2–1, giving them three points in their first league game of the season.
The ground is commonly known as the Etihad Stadium because of its naming-rights agreement. Its formal stadium identity is associated with Manchester City’s home venue in east Manchester, and it is one of the Premier League’s largest grounds.
The stadium can be confused with Old Trafford, the home of Manchester United, or Anfield, Liverpool’s ground. Neither hosted this opening-weekend fixture. The Premier League schedule specifically listed Manchester City as the home side.