There are two fixtures across all of our four teams as we move into the new year, with our Women’s First Team, Elite Development Squad and Under-18s still out of action for their winter breaks.
However, our Men’s First Team face two tough assignments, whilst we also have players in action in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Monday
Angola v Egypt | AFCON | 16:00 (UK)
Omar Marmoush is set to feature in Egypt’s final Group B fixture at the African Cup of Nations on Monday.
They’ve secured victories in their opening two group games, meaning a spot in the knockout round is confirmed, but they will be looking to end the group stage with a 100% winning record.
Keep across mancity.com and the official app for a report on how Omar and Egypt got on.
Wednesday
Pep Guardiola press conference | CFA | 12:30 (UK)
Equatorial Guinea v Algeria | AFCON | 16:00 (UK)
The boss will be facing the media from 12:30 (UK) ahead of our Premier League clash with Sunderland on New Year’s Day, and you can follow it live on mancity.com and our official app.
Don’t worry if you are unable to watch Pep’s press conference as it happens as we’ll have a written review and video recap soon after it has concluded.
Then in the evening, attentions turn to AFCON Group E, where Rayan Ait-Nouri will be hoping to get Algeria’s place in the knockout rounds secured.
Once again, a match report on the game will be available to view on mancity.com and the official app soon after the final whistle.
THURsday
Sunderland v City | Premier League | 20:00 (UK)
The new year begins at the Stadium of Light for City’s encounter with the high-flying Black Cats.
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Ultra HD, NOW TV and Sky GO.
Viewers around the world can find out how to watch via these TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com
You can also follow the action live with our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and our official app, as well as the best of the action on X: @ManCity.
A comprehensive match report, highlights and Full Match Replay (via CITY+) will follow across the evening.
You can also tune into our live matchday show - Matchday Live - with Shaun Goater and Nedum Onuoha alongside Natalie Pike engaging in pre-match discussion and post-match analysis from one hour 15 minutes before kick-off.
Available on all digital platforms, our matchday show offers the best City-centric build-up and reaction to all of our first team matches.
SUNday
City v Chelsea | Premier League | 17:30 (UK)
The first home game of 2026 sees Chelsea visit the Etihad under the lights.
The match will be shown live in the UK on Sky Sports Main Event, Sky Sports Premier League, Sky Ultra HD, NOW TV and Sky GO.
Viewers around the world can find out how to watch via these TV listings, courtesy of livesoccertv.com
You can also follow the action live with our Matchday Centre on mancity.com and our official app, as well as the best of the action on X: @ManCity.
A comprehensive match report, highlights and Full Match Replay (via CITY+) will follow across the evening.
You can also tune into our live matchday show - Matchday Live - with Joleon Lescott and Paul Dickov engaging in pre-match discussion and post-match analysis from one hour 15 minutes before kick-off.
Available on all digital platforms, our matchday show offers the best City-centric build-up and reaction to all of our first team matches.
