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Manchester United to start Premier League season away from home

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 6:40 AM

Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Manchester United to start Premier League season away from home

Summary

Manchester United will open their Premier League season away at newly promoted Hull City on 22nd August 2026. They requested to start away from Old Trafford due to extensive work on the pitch, which includes new safety measures. Their first home match will be against Ipswich Town on 29th August. The club has not begun a season away from home since facing Bournemouth in 2016. They are preparing the Old Trafford pitch for the new campaign amid criticism regarding its condition.

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•United's season opener is against Hull City on 22nd August 2026.
•First home game scheduled for 29th August against Ipswich Town.
•Club requested to start away due to pitch renovations.
•Last away start was in 2016 against Bournemouth.
•Extensive pitch work includes new safety measures.

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6:40 AMYahoo Sports — Reason provided for Man United’s unusual start to Premier League season

What they're saying

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Manchester United have discovered when they will face their Premier League rivals next season.StartUnited will travel to newly promoted Hull City on 22nd August.They will kick off their home campaign ...
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