Which team did Manchester City play at the Etihad Stadium on the opening Sunday of 2026–27?

Manchester City played AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on the opening Sunday of 2026–27.

The match was scheduled for 14:00 BST on Sunday 23 August 2026. It was one of two Premier League fixtures beginning at that time, alongside Brighton & Hove Albion versus Aston Villa.

The Etihad Stadium is Manchester City’s home ground. The venue is located in Manchester and was listed with a capacity of 61,038 for the 2026–27 season. It has been known as the Etihad Stadium since a naming-rights agreement with Etihad Airways.

AFC Bournemouth were among the established clubs in the division, while the other major opening-weekend storylines involved the three promoted sides. The fixture therefore placed Manchester City’s new campaign against a familiar Premier League opponent rather than a newly promoted team.