Hull City hosted Manchester United in the first Saturday lunchtime match of the 2026–27 Premier League.
The fixture was scheduled for 12:30 BST on Saturday 22 August 2026 at Hull City’s MKM Stadium. It was Hull’s first Premier League match since returning to the division after a nine-year absence.
Manchester United began the season away from home, making the game an immediate test for Hull against one of England’s most globally recognised clubs. The fixture was also the first Saturday match of the campaign, following Arsenal’s Friday-night opener against Coventry City.
Hull were one of three promoted teams in the 2026–27 Premier League. Coventry City and Ipswich Town were the other two, giving the opening round a strong focus on newly promoted sides facing established top-flight opponents.