Man City vs. Bournemouth: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League clash

Manchester City will kick off a new era on Sunday, when they welcome Bournemouth to the Etihad Stadium for their 2026-27 Premier League opener.

Enzo Maresca is set to take charge of his first top-flight game in charge of the Citizens, while Marco Rose will be marking his inaugural competitive outing as Cherries boss.

Here, Sports Mole provides all the details you need to know about how to watch Man City face Bournemouth this weekend.

What time does Man City vs. Bournemouth kick off?

This match will kick off at 2:00pm UK time, on Sunday August 23.

Where is Man City vs. Bournemouth being played?

The Cherries will travel to City's Etihad Stadium, the 61,038-seater venue that has been home to the Sky Blues since 2003.

How to watch Man City vs. Bournemouth in the UK

TV channels

Sunday's game will be broadcast live on the Sky Sports Main Event TV channel.

Online streaming

Fans can also stream the action live via the Sky Sports+ app, or through NOW TV if they have purchased the Sky Sports package on the online platform.

Highlights

Game-changing events such as goals will be posted to the SkySportsPL X (formerly Twitter) account, while highlights will be available on the Sky Sports+ app shortly after full time.

Highlighst will also be uploaded to the Sky Sports Premier League YouTube channel later in the day.

What is at stake for Man City and Bournemouth?

It will be an unusual feeling for Man City fans to begin a new season without Pep Guardiola in the dugout, but an opening-day win will help to settle the nerves.

Maresca's side were thoroughly beaten 3-0 by reigning Premier League champions Arsenal in last weekend's Community Shield, and with Ballon d'Or winner Rodri having joined Barcelona this summer, the home crowd will naturally be anxious.

However, Bournemouth are also venturing into the relative unknown on Sunday, given that Andoni Iraola left the club to become Liverpool manager.

His replacement, Rose - who is perhaps best-known for his three years as RB Leipzig boss between 2022 and 2025 - is set to lead the Cherries into the Europa League this season, and a strong showing against City will certainly endear him to the visitors' fanbase.