Champions League Matchday 1
European competition begins in the same week, so squad rotation and recovery may shape both clubs' build-up.
Manchester derby
Man United vs Man City 2026
Manchester United v Manchester City is the first Manchester derby in the 2026/27 Premier League calendar. Use this page for the date, kick-off time, TV channel, venue and how the derby fits around the September schedule.
At a glance
Manchester United v Manchester City facts
- Match
- Manchester United v Manchester City
- Competition
- Premier League 2026/27
- Date
- Sunday, September 13, 2026
- Kick-off
- 16:30 BST
- TV
- Sky Sports
- Venue
- Old Trafford
- Schedule note
- Selected for live TV coverage
Timeline
How the Manchester derby fits the schedule
Manchester United v Manchester City
The first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season is listed as the Sunday 16:30 BST Sky Sports match.
Next Premier League round
Manchester City host Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester United travel to Fulham on Sunday.
Guide
What fans should know
Why this fixture should attract search traffic
Manchester United v Manchester City has stronger long-tail demand than a generic Premier League schedule page because fans search for the derby by teams, date, kick-off time and TV channel.
What changed from the base fixture list
The Premier League's all-fixtures list places the derby on Sunday, September 13 at 16:30 BST, with Sky Sports carrying the UK live broadcast.
Why the calendar context matters
The derby arrives directly after the opening European matchweek and before another Premier League weekend, so it is a useful anchor for fixture congestion, TV planning and travel searches.
Related calendars
Plan around the derby
Next step
Manchester United fixtures
Manchester United's full 2026/27 Premier League schedule, including derby dates and final day.
Next stepManchester City fixtures
Manchester City's full 2026/27 Premier League schedule, including TV picks and derby dates.
Next stepChampions League Matchday 1
The European week that sits immediately before the first Manchester derby.
FAQ
Manchester derby questions
When is Manchester United vs Manchester City in 2026?
Manchester United v Manchester City is listed for Sunday, September 13, 2026.
What time does Man United vs Man City kick off?
Manchester United v Manchester City kicks off at 16:30 BST.
What TV channel has Man United vs Man City?
The match is listed for live coverage on Sky Sports in the UK.
Where is Manchester United vs Manchester City played?
The September 2026 Manchester derby is played at Old Trafford.
Is this the first Manchester derby of the 2026/27 Premier League season?
Yes. The reverse league fixture, Manchester City v Manchester United, is listed later in the season.
Sources checked 2026-08-28