Introduction
Manchester United will begin the 2026-27 Premier League season with an away trip to newly promoted Hull City on Saturday, August 22, as Michael Carrick prepares for his first full campaign in charge at Old Trafford.
Carrick was appointed permanent head coach after steering the club from sixth place to a third‑place finish last season, securing a return to the UEFA Champions League following Ruben Amorim’s mid‑season departure.
Early Season Fixtures
The opening weeks look favourable on paper. After the Hull City visit, United host Ipswich Town before travelling to Everton. The first major test arrives on September 12 when rivals Manchester City come to Old Trafford for the season’s opening derby.
Key Matches
The reverse fixture at the Etihad Stadium is scheduled for March 20. Another standout date is November 21, when United travel to Anfield to face Liverpool; the return leg takes place at Old Trafford on January 23.
Challenging Away Trips
Carrick’s side also face difficult away games against Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United as they aim to challenge for the top places.
Season Finale
The campaign concludes on May 30 with a home match against Fulham.
Champions League Impact
While the fixture list offers a manageable start, the return of Champions League football means a far busier calendar than the one United experienced last season.
Full Fixture List
- Aug 22: Hull City vs Manchester United
- Aug 29: Manchester United vs Ipswich Town
- Sept 5: Everton vs Manchester United
- Sept 12: Manchester United vs Manchester City
- Sept 19: Fulham vs Manchester United
- Oct 10: Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
- Oct 17: Leeds United vs Manchester United
- Oct 24: Manchester United vs Bournemouth
- Oct 31: Chelsea vs Manchester United
- Nov 7: Manchester United vs Aston Villa
- Nov 21: Liverpool vs Manchester United
- Nov 28: Manchester United vs Brentford
- Dec 2: Newcastle United vs Manchester United
- Dec 5: Manchester United vs Coventry City
- Dec 12: Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
- Dec 19: Arsenal vs Manchester United
- Dec 26: Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
- Dec 30: Manchester United vs Sunderland
- Jan 2: Brighton & Hove Albion vs Manchester United
- Jan 6: Manchester United vs Newcastle United
- Jan 16: Aston Villa vs Manchester United
- Jan 23: Manchester United vs Liverpool
- Jan 30: Brentford vs Manchester United
- Feb 6: Manchester United vs Chelsea
- Feb 10: Manchester United vs Brighton & Hove Albion
- Feb 20: Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
- Feb 27: Manchester United vs Arsenal
- Mar 3: Sunderland vs Manchester United
- Mar 13: Manchester United vs Everton
- Mar 20: Manchester City vs Manchester United
- Apr 10: Manchester United vs Hull City
- Apr 17: Ipswich Town vs Manchester United
- Apr 24: Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
- May 1: Coventry City vs Manchester United
- May 8: Bournemouth vs Manchester United
- May 15: Manchester United vs Leeds United
- May 23: Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
- May 30: Manchester United vs Fulham
