after a decade in the lower leagues, hull city is back in the premier league and ready to face off against manchester united — a team with 20 english top-flight titles — in a blockbuster opener at home on saturday, 22 august 2026.
the tigers’ faithful have every reason to celebrate. their team secured promotion by defeating middlesbrough in a dramatic playoff final at wembley stadium in may, with a dramatic extra-time winner by oli mcburnie sealing the victory.
manchester united, meanwhile, finished the 2025/26 season on a high note, securing a champions league spot with a third-place finish. with michael carrick now firmly at the helm, the red devils are building on the strong foundation laid last season.
here’s everything you need to know to secure your seat for this highly anticipated premier league clash, including where to buy tickets and how much they’ll set you back.
When is the hull city vs manchester united premier league match?
the match kicks off at 13:30 bst on saturday, 22 august 2026, at hull’s mkm stadium.
How to buy premier league tickets for hull city vs manchester united
getting your hands on premier league tickets is no simple task. with sky-high demand, strict anti-touting laws and fully digital turnstiles, clubs now allocate seats through a structured system:
- season ticket holders and debenture holders: existing season ticket holders keep their seats or release unused matches back into the pool for redistribution.
- paid official club members (lottery system): the old first-come-first-served queue has been replaced by random draws for paying members (e.g., red memberships, one hotspur, official memberships). fans register during a designated signup window weeks before the game to enter the draw.
- official ticket exchange platforms (resale): if a match sells out, members who didn’t win the lottery can purchase returned tickets at face value via the club’s official ticket exchange.
- general sale: public sales are almost nonexistent for premier league fixtures, making alternative routes essential.
for late bargains, some fans turn to secondary platforms, but prices can skyrocket due to demand.
Hull city vs manchester united ticket prices and availability
ticket costs for the 2026/27 season vary widely based on club, seat location and match category:
- age-based pricing: most clubs offer discounts for juniors (typically under-18 or under-21), students and seniors, though exact thresholds differ.
- match category: top-tier fixtures against rival top-six sides or local derbies are classified as category a matches, commanding the highest face-value prices.
- seat location: premium pricing applies to seats along the touchlines and in lower stands, while upper-tier spots behind the goals offer more affordable options.
- official membership required: virtually every premier league club mandates an active paid official membership to participate in draws or resale platforms for home games.
Visitor ticket pricing and availability
the premier league has extended the £30 cap on away tickets through at least the 2026/27 season and confirmed it for 2027/28. despite the low price ceiling, visitor tickets remain among the hardest to secure globally. allocations are extremely limited and typically reserved for top-tier season ticket holders with maximum loyalty points. general sales or basic membership draws almost never include away tickets.
Team form and head-to-head stats
hull city form
- goals scored/conceded
- 8/1
- matches over 2.5 goals
- 2/5
- both teams scored
- 1/5
manchester united form
- goals scored/conceded
- 11/3
- matches over 2.5 goals
- 3/5
- both teams scored
- 1/5
Probable lineups for hull city vs manchester united
Hull city vs manchester united probable lineups
Manager
- s. jakirovic
