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Manchester City’s Week Ahead: Champions League Trip and Four Saturday Fixtures Headline Busy Schedule

Manchester City face another demanding week, with Enzo Maresca’s men travelling to Germany for a crucial UEFA Champions League encounter before returning to domestic action against Nottingham Forest.

There is plenty happening across the Club, too, with Manchester City Women hosting West Ham United and the Academy sides also involved in a packed Saturday programme.

The week features six matches across different competitions, alongside press conferences, an open training session and the opening of a new stadium store.

Here is Manchester City’s schedule from Monday, 2 November to Sunday, 8 November 2026, with all kick-off times converted to Central Africa Time (CAT).

Tuesday, 3 November

Open training – 13:00 CAT

City supporters will have the opportunity to watch the first 15 minutes of the men’s team’s final training session before the squad travels to Germany.

Enzo Maresca press conference – approximately 22:10 CAT

After arriving in Germany, Maresca and one of his players will face the media to discuss Wednesday’s Champions League meeting with RB Leipzig.

The press conference will be available through Manchester City’s official website and app.

Wednesday, 4 November

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City – UEFA Youth League

  • Kick-off: 16:00 CAT
  • Competition: UEFA Youth League
  • Coverage: CITY+

City’s Elite Development Squad begin the day’s action against RB Leipzig, with Oliver Reiss’s side searching for their first victory in this season’s UEFA Youth League campaign.

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City – UEFA Champions League

  • Kick-off: 22:00 CAT
  • Competition: UEFA Champions League

The senior side then take centre stage in Germany as Maresca’s men look to secure their third victory of the Champions League League Phase.

City will be eager to respond positively after consecutive Premier League defeats against Aston Villa and Brighton. The trip to Leipzig provides an opportunity to regain momentum on the European stage.

Thursday, 5 November

New Manchester City Stadium Store opens

Thursday brings the opening of City’s new PUMA Stadium Store at Medlock Square, giving supporters an opportunity to explore the latest addition to the Etihad Stadium area.

Andrée Jeglertz press conference – 16:30 CAT

Manchester City Women manager Andrée Jeglertz will also meet the media ahead of Saturday’s Barclays Women’s Super League fixture against West Ham United.

Friday, 6 November

Enzo Maresca press conference – 15:30 CAT

Maresca will return to the media room to preview City’s Premier League trip to Nottingham Forest.

The manager is expected to discuss his team’s preparations and the challenge awaiting them at the City Ground.

Saturday, 7 November

Saturday is the busiest day of the week, with four Manchester City teams in action across different competitions.

Burnley vs Manchester City – Under-18 Premier League

  • Kick-off: 13:00 CAT
  • Coverage: CITY+

Lauris Coggin’s Under-18s travel to Burnley looking to continue their impressive start to the league campaign.

Manchester City Women vs West Ham United – Women’s Super League

  • Kick-off: 14:45 CAT
  • Venue: Joie Stadium

Jeglertz’s side return to league action at home, aiming to extend their unbeaten start to the WSL season to nine matches.

Ipswich Town vs Manchester City – Premier League 2

  • Kick-off: 17:00 CAT
  • Competition: Premier League 2

Oliver Reiss’s Elite Development Squad also take to the pitch, facing Ipswich Town as part of their Premier League 2 campaign.

Nottingham Forest vs Manchester City – Premier League

  • Kick-off: 19:30 CAT
  • Venue: City Ground

The senior men’s team conclude the day’s action with a difficult away fixture against Nottingham Forest.

Following the recent defeats to Aston Villa and Brighton, City will be determined to return to winning ways and protect their position near the top of the Premier League table.

Sunday, 8 November

There are no senior men’s or women’s first-team fixtures currently listed for Sunday, giving City supporters an opportunity to reflect on what promises to be an eventful week.

With European football, domestic league action and four Saturday fixtures, Manchester City have plenty to look forward to across the Club.

The Champions League trip to Leipzig and the Premier League visit to Nottingham Forest will be particularly important for Maresca’s men as they look to respond to their recent setbacks.