Manchester City and Bournemouth kick off the 2026‑27 Premier League campaign facing each other this morning.
Both teams arrive at today’s fixture with new managers following summer coaching changes.
After a decade at Manchester City, during which Pep Guardiola secured six Premier League titles, three FA Cups and a Champions League trophy, he departed at the end of last season. Under his successor, Enzo Maresca, City suffered a 0‑3 loss to Arsenal in the FA Community Shield last weekend.
Man City vs. Bournemouth: What to know
- When: Aug. 23, 9 a.m. ET
- Where: Etihad Stadium (Manchester, England)
- Channel: USA Network
- Streaming: DIRECTV (try it free)
Having guided AFC Bournemouth to its inaugural UEFA Europa League spot last season, Andoni Iraola departed to become Liverpool’s head coach. Marco Rose has been appointed as Bournemouth’s new manager.
Below are the details you need to watch today’s match from the United States.
Man City vs. Bournemouth start time
The match is set to kick off at 9 a.m. ET on August 23.
Where to watch Man City vs. Bournemouth for free
If you lack a cable subscription, a live‑TV streaming service is required to watch the match for free.
DIRECTV is our top pick for free sports streaming. Currently, you can start a five‑day free trial and then save $30 on your first month. We suggest the Choice plan, which bundles USA Network among its 125+ channels.
We also recommend DIRECTV’s MySports Genre Pack, which offers USA Network for $49.99 per month after a five‑day free trial.
Premier League schedule – Matchweek 1
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