Manchester City will kick off their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth with the 2026-27 fixtures now released. The Blues will start at the Etihad Stadium for the first time in a decade, hosting Bournemouth on Sunday, August 23 at 2pm.
Key Early Fixtures
City's first away game is at Crystal Palace, followed by a visit from Coventry City the subsequent weekend. The first Manchester derby of the season occurs on September 12, when City travel to Old Trafford. The reverse fixture at the Etihad is scheduled for March 20.
Festive and Key Away Matches
Boxing Day sees City travel to Newcastle United, restoring a traditional festive fixture after last season's limited Premier League schedule. City will also visit Liverpool on October 10 and Arsenal on November 28. The return matches are on May 8 and January 30, respectively.
All fixtures except the opening weekend are subject to change based on TV schedules. August and September fixtures will be confirmed the week beginning July 13.
Title Odds
Following the fixture release, City are second favourites for the title at 5/2, behind Arsenal at 6/4. Liverpool are 6/1 and Manchester United 13/2.
The Premier League season begins with Arsenal hosting Coventry City on Friday, August 21, and concludes on May 30.
