Which two clubs were scheduled to play at 14:00 on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend?

Manchester City and Bournemouth were scheduled to play at 14:00 on Sunday in the 2026–27 Premier League opening weekend.

Manchester City were due to host AFC Bournemouth at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, 23 August 2026. At the same time, Brighton & Hove Albion were scheduled to host Aston Villa in another match, creating two simultaneous 14:00 kickoffs.

The Sunday programme was later followed by Newcastle United versus Liverpool in the 16:30 slot. These staggered times allowed broadcasters to show different matches across the day while accommodating the wider fixture calendar.

Bournemouth’s official club name is commonly shortened to Bournemouth, while Manchester City are often called City. The match should not be confused with Brighton versus Aston Villa, which had the same scheduled kickoff time but a different home side and opponent.