Manchester City will start their Premier League season against Bournemouth at home

Manchester City will kick off their Premier League campaign for the 2026/27 season with a home match against Bournemouth. This fixture is set for Sunday, August 23, and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports. Following this, City will face Crystal Palace away before hosting newly promoted Coventry City. The first Manchester derby against United will take place on September 12 at Old Trafford, with the return match scheduled for March 20.

The early fixtures present a challenging schedule for City, as they will travel to face Liverpool and Aston Villa in October, followed by a visit to Arsenal in November. These matches against last season's top five teams occur in the first half of the season, testing the squad's depth and resilience early on. The matches against Chelsea, managed by Enzo Maresca's former club, will take place in December and April.

City's Boxing Day clash will see them travel to Newcastle, while the season will conclude with an away match at Sunderland in May. The fixtures also include key dates such as the Community Shield against Arsenal on August 16, the Champions League league phase draw on August 27, and the FA Cup third round on January 9.

Sky Sports will provide extensive coverage of the Premier League, broadcasting over 1,500 live matches across various competitions. They will show a minimum of 215 live Premier League matches throughout the season, including multiple games at 2pm on Sundays. Fans can follow all the action through the Sky Sports app, with options for contract-free viewing available through NOW TV.

via Sky Sports