Manchester City’s August 2025 schedule: Key dates, fixtures and events for Pep Guardiola’s side | OneFootball

August signals the beginning of a new chapter for Manchester City, as Pep Guardiola’s side looks to bounce back from a turbulent 2024/25 campaign that ended without major silverware for only the second time in the Catalan’s tenure at the club.

With expectations reset and key additions made over the course of the ongoing summer, the focus now turns to how the Etihad’s Men’s first-team squad comes together ahead of another demanding season across all fronts.

Supporters will get their first glimpse of the new-look City squad early in the month through fan-focused events and pre-season fixtures, before competitive action returns in earnest with a tricky run of opening Premier League games.

Beyond the pitch, a pair of all-important draw procedures will also take place, with the club set to learn their opponents in both the Carabao Cup third round and the recently-formatted UEFA Champions League.

While Pep Guardiola has remained tight-lipped about how his side will evolve tactically this season, there are clear indicators that fresh ideas and new personnel could reshape Manchester City’s style of play.

The pre-season period may only include one senior and public friendly, but the emphasis is on continuity, fitness, and reintegration following a summer of international fixtures and the FIFA Club World Cup, as well as injury recoveries.

With all of that in mind, Manchester City’s August calendar is as much about setting tone and rhythm as it is about results. Whether through marquee match-ups, behind-the-scenes access, or the anticipation of competition draws, this month will go a long way toward shaping the early narrative of the 2025/26 season!

Tuesday 5 August – ‘City Are Back’ Open Training Session

Time: 13:50 BSTVenue: Joie Stadium, Manchester

Manchester City will hold an open training session for their supporters as part of their ‘City Are Back’ event, marking the return of both the men’s and women’s teams ahead of the new season.

The event is expected to feature appearances from both Pep Guardiola and Women’s manager Andrée Jeglertz, alongside the new signings. There will also be live music, a fan zone, and a host of family-friendly activities.

Saturday 9 August – Palermo vs Manchester City (Friendly)

Kick-off: 20:00 BSTVenue: Stadio Renzo Barbera, PalermoBroadcast: Live on City+

Manchester City travel to Sicily for their only senior and public pre-season friendly of the summer, taking on Serie B side and City Football Group sister club Palermo at the Stadio Renzo Barbera.

The match will serve as a final tune-up before the new Premier League season begins, offering Pep Guardiola a last look at his squad in match conditions.

Saturday 16 August – Wolves vs Manchester City (Premier League)

Kick-off: 17:30 BSTVenue: Molineux, WolverhamptonBroadcast: Live on Sky Sports

The Premier League returns as Manchester City begin their latest campaign away at Molineux against Wolverhampton Wanderers.

A challenging opponent and an energetic atmosphere will provide an early test of City’s title credentials as the season gets underway, and an opportunity for Rayan Ait-Nouri to visit his former home for the first time since leaving for the Etihad Stadium earlier this summer.

Saturday 23 August – Manchester City vs Tottenham Hotspur (Premier League)

Kick-off: 12:30 BSTVenue: Etihad Stadium, ManchesterBroadcast: Live on TNT Sports

Manchester City welcome Tottenham to the Etihad Stadium for their first home fixture of the season. With the side now led by Thomas Frank having impressed in recent meetings, the lunchtime clash promises to be one of the highlights of the opening month.

Week Commencing Monday 25 August – Carabao Cup Third Round Draw

Date and Time: To be confirmed

As is tradition for high-ranking Premier League teams, Manchester City will enter the Carabao Cup at the third-round stage. The draw will take place during the week commencing 25 August, and will determine the club’s first domestic cup opponents of the season.

Thursday 28 August – UEFA Champions League League Phase Draw

Time: To be confirmed

The draw for the new-look UEFA Champions League format takes place at the end of the month, as 36 clubs await the outcome of the league phase schedule. Manchester City will learn the eight teams they are set to face under UEFA’s expanded competition structure.

Sunday 31 August – Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester City (Premier League)

Kick-off: 14:00 BSTVenue: Amex Stadium, BrightonBroadcast: Live on Sky Sports

Manchester City’s final match of August is an away trip to the south coast to face Brighton. With Fabian Hurtzeler’s side known for their tactical structure and ball control, the meeting is expected to be one of the more demanding fixtures in the early part of the season.

The Premier League summer transfer window is also set to close at the new time of 7PM BST on Monday 1 September, marking the deadline for any final pieces of incoming or outgoing business involving Pep Guardiola’s squad.