Manchester United are set to kick off their 2026/27 Premier League campaign today, Saturday 22 August, with an away fixture against newly-promoted Hull City. The match at the MKM Stadium is scheduled for a 12:30pm kick-off, making it the second fixture of the top-flight season.
Michael Carrick begins his first full season as Manchester United manager. The Red Devils have made midfield additions with Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans joining the squad, while Mason Mount is sidelined with a foot injury sustained in a draw with PSG.
Hull City, who secured promotion from the Championship via the play-offs, face a significant challenge with multiple key players out due to injury. Goalkeeper Jack Butland, defenders John Egan, Cody Drameh, Charlie Hughes, and Jens Hjertø-Dahl are all absent. Midfielders Darko Gyabi, Paddy McNair, Matty Jacob, and Oscar Zambrano are also unavailable, alongside forwards Liam Millar and Enis Destan.
Fans can catch the action on TNT Sports 1 and TNT Sports Ultimate, with coverage commencing at 11am. The game will also be available for live streaming on Discovery+, requiring an active subscription.