Which opponent did Hull City host in its first 2026–27 Premier League match?

Hull City hosted Manchester United in its first 2026–27 Premier League match.

The fixture was played at the MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. Hull City had earned promotion to the Premier League, making the match its return to England’s top division after a nine-year absence.

Hull won 2–0, giving the promoted side an immediate victory against one of the league’s most recognisable clubs. The game was also the first Saturday lunchtime fixture of the season.

This match is sometimes confused with Manchester City’s opening game, which was a home fixture against AFC Bournemouth on the following Sunday. Manchester United’s opening opponent was Hull City.