Manchester City Faces Wolverhampton in Premier League Opener
Manchester City will kick off their 2025–26 Premier League season with a match against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux on August 16, 2025. After a disappointing previous campaign, City’s summer included a trip to the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup, which ended in an early exit. This limited their pre-season preparations, with only one friendly played, resulting in a convincing 3–0 victory over Palermo.
City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, aims for a strong start to the season. However, the team will be without key player Rodri for this match. Despite this setback, several new signings will be available, potentially bolstering their lineup. Wolves supporters will hope for an upset as the match promises to be a competitive opener for both teams.
Match Details
The match is set to begin at 5:30 p.m. BST (12:30 p.m. ET / 9:30 a.m. PT) on Saturday. The referee for the match will be Jarred Gillett, with Michael Salisbury overseeing VAR decisions.
Fans in the United Kingdom can watch the game live on Sky Sports. Subscription prices vary, but there are often promotional offers available at the start of the Premier League season. In the United States, the match will be broadcast on NBC and fuboTV, while Canadian viewers can catch it on DAZN. In Mexico, TNT Sports will provide coverage of the match.
Upcoming Fixtures
Following the match against Wolves, Manchester City has a busy schedule ahead. They will host Tottenham Hotspur on August 23, a team that has historically posed challenges for them. City will then travel to face Brighton & Hove Albion later in the month.
Wolverhampton, on the other hand, will have three additional fixtures in August. They will compete against Bournemouth and Everton in the league and also face West Ham United in the second round of the Carabao Cup.
As both teams prepare for the new season, the match at Molineux will set the tone for what lies ahead in this Premier League campaign.
