The Etihad Stadium hosted Manchester City versus Bournemouth on the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.
The match was scheduled for Sunday 23 August 2026 at 14:00 BST. Manchester City played at home in the opening round, while Bournemouth travelled from the south coast to Manchester for the fixture.
The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground. It was listed with a capacity of 61,038 for the 2026–27 season and was one of two stadiums hosting Premier League matches at that Sunday time slot. Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa was also scheduled for 14:00.
The ground is often referred to by its former name, City of Manchester Stadium, but Etihad Stadium was the official name used for the fixture. It should also be distinguished from Old Trafford, where Manchester United play, and the Emirates Stadium, which hosted the season opener.