Manchester City schedules home opener against Bournemouth on August 23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:04 AM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Manchester City will start their Premier League season with a home match against Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23. This game marks the beginning of a new era for City following Pep Guardiola's departure. An early highlight of the season will be a visit to face Manchester United in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford. Further details about the full fixture list are expected soon.
- •Manchester City plays Bournemouth at home on August 23.
- •This match is part of the Premier League opener.
- •City will also face Manchester United early in the season.
- •The match will be broadcast live on Sky Sports.
- •Expectations are high as City enters a new phase.
- 2:03 PMYahoo Sports — Home start under new boss - but Man City face tough run-in
"Manchester City begin life without Pep Guardiola by hosting Bournemouth on Sunday, 23 August in their opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season. City face champions Arsenal in the Community Shield the week before, but face a tough started against the Cherries, who ended last term with a remarkable 18-game unbeaten run. Eyes then turned to when they come up against rivals Manchester United, with those two matches scheduled to take place in September at Old Trafford and March at Etihad Stadium, while they face the Gunners in November (a) and January (h).
"Manchester City will begin Premier League life after Pep Guardiola with a home fixture against Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the season, Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports, while there is an early visit to Old Trafford for the Manchester derby.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 2:03 PMHome start under new boss - but Man City face tough run-in
Manchester City begin life without Pep Guardiola by hosting Bournemouth on Sunday, 23 August in their opening game of the 2026-27 Premier League season. City face champions Arsenal in the Community Shield the week before, but face a tough started against the Cherries, who ended last term with a remarkable 18-game unbeaten run. Eyes then turned to when they come up against rivals Manchester United, with those two matches scheduled to take place in September at Old Trafford and March at Etihad Stadium, while they face the Gunners in November (a) and January (h).
- Sky Sports—Man City fixtures: Life after Guardiola begins for City
Manchester City will begin Premier League life after Pep Guardiola with a home fixture against Bournemouth on the opening weekend of the season, Sunday August 23, live on Sky Sports, while there is an early visit to Old Trafford for the Manchester derby.
Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 11:40 PMMaresca asks City to help Haaland with goals: 'Can't rely on Erling'- EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 9:20 PMMan Utd eye Man City's Ait-Nouri - Wednesday's gossip
EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 10:29 AMTebas launches another attack on Real Madrid: ‘Their aim is to weaken La Liga’
EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 10:13 AMMee and Kenny handed first Northern Ireland call-ups
EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 9:16 AM"Antonio was the bigger talent" – Norwegian coach reflects on working with Nusa and Haaland ahead of RB Leipzig vs Man City clash
EPL•Nov 3, 2026, 8:33 AM'He's unavailable' - Moyes tight-lipped on Grealish