The Premier League has handed Manchester United a fascinating opener for 2026-27 — Michael Carrick’s side travel to newly-promoted Hull City on 22nd August 2026, kicking off at 12:30 BST. It’s the kind of fixture that feels manageable on paper, but after everything Old Trafford has been through, nothing is taken for granted anymore.
Man United Premier League Fixtures 2026-27: Key Dates and Derby Days
A week after Hull, United welcome another promoted side in Ipswich Town to Old Trafford on 29th August. Then, almost immediately, the calendar gets serious. The first Manchester derby of the campaign lands on 12th September, with City visiting Old Trafford — and the return fixture at the Etihad follows on 20th March 2027. Crucially, that trip across town marks the first time United face their neighbours without Pep Guardiola in the home dugout since 2015-16. A different kind of derby, then. One worth circling twice.
Elsewhere in the calendar, United host Nottingham Forest on Boxing Day (26th December) — a step up from last season when their festive fixture against Newcastle United stood alone as the sole Boxing Day game. Liverpool away falls on 21st November, with the Anfield return on 23rd January 2027. It’s a relentless schedule, especially once European nights get layered on top.
As for the run-in, United’s final eight fixtures look genuinely kind. Not one of them comes against a side who finished in the Champions League places last season. They round off the campaign by hosting Fulham at Old Trafford on 30th May — the sort of send-off that could feel triumphant or nerve-shredding, depending on where the season goes.
Carrick’s United: From Chaos to Champions League — Now for the Hard Part
The backstory here matters enormously. Ruben Amorim inherited a side that had slumped to 15th in 2024-25, but the pressure became too much and the Portuguese head coach was dismissed in January after just 14 months at the helm. Michael Carrick — the former United midfielder and fan favourite — stepped in as caretaker and promptly sparked a revival that carried the club into the Champions League places by the end of 2025-26. On 22nd May, the club handed the 44-year-old a two-year contract, with the option of a further year.
Consequently, the 2026-27 season arrives loaded with expectation and genuine curiosity. Can Carrick sustain that momentum whilst juggling European football? BBC Sport will undoubtedly be tracking every twist. So will Amazon Prime — their cameras follow United throughout the season for the latest edition of the acclaimed ‘All or Nothing’ documentary series. Every decision, every dressing room moment, captured. No pressure, Michael.
Full Man United Premier League Fixture List 2026-27 (All Times BST)
22 Aug 2026 — 12:30 — Hull City vs Manchester United
29 Aug 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Ipswich Town
5 Sep 2026 — 15:00 — Everton vs Manchester United
12 Sep 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Manchester City
19 Sep 2026 — 15:00 — Fulham vs Manchester United
10 Oct 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Tottenham Hotspur
17 Oct 2026 — 15:00 — Leeds United vs Manchester United
24 Oct 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Bournemouth
31 Oct 2026 — 15:00 — Chelsea vs Manchester United
7 Nov 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Aston Villa
21 Nov 2026 — 15:00 — Liverpool vs Manchester United
28 Nov 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Brentford
2 Dec 2026 — 20:00 — Newcastle United vs Manchester United
5 Dec 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Coventry City
12 Dec 2026 — 15:00 — Crystal Palace vs Manchester United
19 Dec 2026 — 15:00 — Arsenal vs Manchester United
26 Dec 2026 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Nottingham Forest
30 Dec 2026 — 20:00 — Manchester United vs Sunderland
2 Jan 2027 — 15:00 — Brighton and Hove Albion vs Manchester United
6 Jan 2027 — 20:00 — Manchester United vs Newcastle United
16 Jan 2027 — 15:00 — Aston Villa vs Manchester United
23 Jan 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Liverpool
30 Jan 2027 — 15:00 — Brentford vs Manchester United
6 Feb 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Chelsea
10 Feb 2027 — 20:00 — Manchester United vs Brighton and Hove Albion
20 Feb 2027 — 15:00 — Nottingham Forest vs Manchester United
27 Feb 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Arsenal
3 Mar 2027 — 20:00 — Sunderland vs Manchester United
13 Mar 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Everton
20 Mar 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester City vs Manchester United
10 Apr 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Hull City
17 Apr 2027 — 15:00 — Ipswich Town vs Manchester United
24 Apr 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Crystal Palace
1 May 2027 — 15:00 — Coventry City vs Manchester United
8 May 2027 — 15:00 — Bournemouth vs Manchester United
15 May 2027 — 15:00 — Manchester United vs Leeds United
23 May 2027 — 15:00 — Tottenham Hotspur vs Manchester United
30 May 2027 — 16:00 — Manchester United vs Fulham
