The Etihad Stadium hosted Manchester City’s opening-weekend match against Bournemouth in the 2026–27 Premier League season.
Manchester City played Bournemouth at home on Sunday, 23 August 2026. The fixture was scheduled for a 14:00 BST kick-off and was one of two matches played at that time on the Sunday.
Manchester City won 2–1, beginning the campaign with three points. The Etihad Stadium is located in east Manchester and has been Manchester City’s home since 2003, when the club moved from Maine Road.
The stadium was originally built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games. It was later converted for football use and expanded, becoming one of the largest grounds in English football. In Premier League fixture lists, it may also appear under the formal name City of Manchester Stadium.