Which team did Hull City host in their 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend match?

Hull City hosted Manchester United in their 2026–27 Premier League opening-weekend match.

The game took place at Hull’s MKM Stadium on Saturday 22 August 2026. It was Hull City’s return to the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship, and the match gave them a high-profile first opponent in the top flight.

Manchester United were the visitors for the division’s first Saturday lunchtime fixture. Hull won the match 2–0, making their return especially memorable and giving them three points immediately.

Hull City were one of three promoted clubs in the 2026–27 Premier League, alongside Coventry City and Ipswich Town. Their opening-day opponent is sometimes confused with Manchester City because both clubs share the Manchester name, but the fixture list specifically paired Hull with Manchester United.