The Etihad Stadium hosted Manchester City versus Bournemouth in the 2026–27 Premier League opening round.
The match was scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026. Manchester City began their campaign at home against AFC Bournemouth, with the fixture listed among the two Sunday matches at 14:00.
The Etihad Stadium is in Manchester and is the home ground of Manchester City. The 2026–27 Premier League listing gives it a capacity of 61,038, making it one of the competition’s largest venues.
Bournemouth’s home ground is Dean Court, so this opening fixture required them to travel north. The match was one of three Sunday games before the round’s Monday conclusion at Craven Cottage.