Manchester United’s 2026/27 Premier League schedule is out, and the opening slate throws the Red Devils into some interesting spots right away. First up: a trip to newly promoted Hull City on August 22nd at the KC Stadium. It’s a 12:30 p.m. kickoff, live on TNT Sports 1.
This isn’t just any season opener. It’s Michael Carrick’s first full campaign as permanent manager after he took over from Ruben Amorim in January. Carrick signed a two-year deal in May, and the club clearly liked what they saw down the stretch. United finished third last season, clinching a Champions League spot for the first time in three years. Under Carrick, they went 12-3-2 in 17 league matches. That’ll buy you the job.
What the early schedule looks like
The home opener is the following Saturday, August 29th, against Ipswich Town at Old Trafford. Then it’s a trip to Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium in early September. The first Manchester derby of the season comes on September 19th at Old Trafford.
One quirk in the fixture list: United play Fulham twice in somewhat odd proximity. Their fifth match of the season is away at Craven Cottage on September 5th. Then they finish the season at home against the same team on May 30th. That’s your final day of the season right there.
Festive fixtures and the return leg
Boxing Day brings Nottingham Forest to Old Trafford. Then United travel to Sunderland on December 30th. No word yet on whether that’ll be a problem for fans trying to get home, but it never is. (That’s sarcasm.)
The return derby at City’s place is scheduled for March 20th. Timing could mean something for both teams depending on where they are in the table and Champions League draws.
There’s no question Carrick will have his work cut out. United have been inconsistent for years, but the second half of last season gave fans something to believe in. The question now is whether they can carry that momentum through a full 38-game grind. Hull on opening day feels like a decent draw — newly promoted sides can be unpredictable, but it beats starting against one of the top six.
August 22nd can’t get here fast enough for the Old Trafford faithful.
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