Buy Hull City vs Chelsea tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the Premier League meeting at the MKM Stadium scheduled for Saturday 20 March 2027 at 15:00. A promoted club hosting a London giant in a ground of just over 25,000 is a simple recipe for scarcity. This is one of the dates Hull supporters circled the moment the fixture list came out.
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Hull are back in the top flight for the first time since 2016/17, promoted through the Championship play-offs in May 2026 with a stoppage-time winner at Wembley. The MKM Stadium sits in West Park, a short walk from Hull city centre and Paragon station. If you follow the Tigers across the whole campaign, our Hull City tickets listings cover every home and away date in one place.
Below you will find what seats cost, which stand suits which kind of buyer, how a newly promoted club's ticketing works for its biggest home games and what the Premier League record says about this fixture in Hull.
The arithmetic starts with the ground. The MKM Stadium holds 25,586, while promotion has pushed demand for season tickets and memberships up. That leaves far less for single-match sale than a newcomer might expect.
History adds weight to the occasion. Hull reached the top flight for the first time only in 2008, played five Premier League seasons between then and 2017 and reached the FA Cup final in 2014. For a generation of younger supporters, a Chelsea visit is their first taste of the established giants at the MKM.
Chelsea bring their own crowd. A London club with a national and global following draws neutral interest across Yorkshire and beyond; a short ground supply turns that into fierce competition for seats. For the full Chelsea schedule, including the London fixtures, our Chelsea tickets listings track every match.
The away end will be full too. Premier League rules give visiting clubs around a tenth of capacity at grounds of this size. Chelsea's travelling support takes every seat it is offered. That leaves the home sections to absorb the rest of the demand.
Within Hull's home season, this sits alongside the visits of Liverpool and the other traditional big clubs at the top of the demand ladder. For a fanbase that has waited nearly a decade for top-flight football, these are the fixtures that define the return.
Scheduling adds one more variable. The Premier League confirms television slots a few weeks ahead, so the Saturday 15:00 kick-off could move. Listings tend to shuffle when that happens, as sellers who can no longer attend release their seats.
Rarely through the club for a fixture like this. As at most Premier League clubs, Hull's sales ladder puts season ticket holders first, then paid members in priority windows, with any general sale coming last. For the highest-demand home games, open public sales are often minimal or non-existent.
Promotion has changed the maths. In the Premier League, membership is more likely to mean a place in the queue than a guaranteed seat for the top-demand fixtures, which can sell through member windows weeks before most supporters get a look. Returned seats, where a club exchange operates, appear only at the moment someone else lets one go.
Visitors from outside Hull face both problems at once. Without purchase history they sit at the back of every queue, while the timing of club sales rarely lines up with booking travel to East Yorkshire.
Supporters with access needs should contact the club directly, as wheelchair positions are allocated separately. The away section alone has 16 wheelchair spaces with companion seats.
That is where a verified marketplace comes in. 1BoxOffice lists seats from vetted sellers across the ground, often well before the club's member windows open. You skip the membership step and the priority queue, while the listing shows the exact stand and block before you pay.
Five things move the price for this match: where you sit, how strong demand is in the final weeks, how close to kick-off you buy, what is at stake for both sides in the 2026/27 run-in and whether you want a premium or hospitality seat. Resale prices for a Chelsea visit sit well above face value because the supply simply is not there.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £100 – £160 | Budget-conscious buyers | Upper West Stand corners or the ends of the East Stand |
| Longside standard | £110 – £180 | Neutrals and first-timers | East Stand, single tier facing the main stand |
| Lower tier / central | £140 – £230+ | Fans wanting to be close to the action | Lower West Stand near the halfway line |
| Premium seating | £180 – £300+ | Couples and special occasions | Best-placed central West Stand seats |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate guests and gifts | Lounge or restaurant access with dining; inclusions vary by package |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Seat location does most of the work. The West Stand is the only two-tier stand and carries the highest prices, the East Stand offers the long-side view for less and the ends are the lowest-priced seats in the ground. With safe standing now installed in parts of the North and East Stands, those sections attract supporters who want to stand for 90 minutes.
Timing and stakes add the rest. Saturday afternoon fixtures attract more travelling buyers than midweek games, while anything riding on the result for a promoted side in March pushes prices up in the final week. Compared with a home game against Leeds United or other northern opponents, a Chelsea visit typically commands a clear premium.
Category pricing explains the gap between fixtures. Premier League clubs grade home games by expected demand; the visits of the established big clubs sit in the top band. A newly promoted club with a smaller ground feels that grading more sharply than most.
Group size matters more than many buyers expect. Pairs are the most common listing, so they offer the widest choice; groups of five or more often need to split across rows or pay a premium for a single run of seats. Settle on your number before you start comparing.
The MKM Stadium opened in 2002 as the KC Stadium and is shared with Hull FC's rugby league side. It is mostly a single-tier bowl, with the West Stand rising to a second tier under its distinctive arched roof. Sightlines are clean and there are no pillars, though seats in the corners sit a little further from the pitch.
Before you choose, the MKM Stadium seating plan shows how the four stands and the away corner fit together.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Stand (home) | Committed home support | Entry level to mid range | The most vocal home section, with safe standing at the top of blocks N1 to N5 |
| South Stand | Home fans wanting a seat behind the goal | Entry level to mid range | Calmer end with a full view of the pitch |
| East Stand | Neutrals and first-timers | Mid range | Single tier along the long side, with safe standing in blocks E3 and E4 |
| West Stand (lower) | Families and couples | Upper mid range | Main stand side with a close view of the action |
| West Stand (upper) | Premium buyers and tactical viewers | Upper mid range to premium | The only second tier in the ground, with hospitality alongside |
| Away section (north-east corner) | Chelsea supporters only | Entry level | Spans parts of the North and East Stands, entered via turnstiles 47 to 50 and 1 to 5, with safe standing for visitors |
Corner seats are the one compromise. The bowl curves away from the pitch at each corner, so those blocks feel a little further from the action than the middle of each stand. They are often lower-priced as a result, which suits buyers who care more about being inside than about the perfect view.
Neutral buyers and undecided fans should head for the East Stand or the outer blocks of the West Stand. Both give a full view of the North Stand in full voice without the pressure to join in. Keep Chelsea blue out of sight in home areas; stewards can remove anyone celebrating an away goal in the wrong section.
The bowl design keeps the noise in. Because three sides are a single tier, the sound from the North Stand carries round the ground, while the away corner sits close enough for plenty of back-and-forth between the two sets of supporters.
Families with younger children are best placed in the lower West Stand or the South Stand, where the crowd is calmer and concourses are easier to manage. The safe standing areas suit adults who want to stand throughout.
If you want to compare this date with other matches at the ground across the season, our MKM Stadium tickets listings group everything played there.
Hull's premium offer is concentrated around the West Stand, the ground's main stand and its only two-tier structure. The club's refurbished Circle restaurant is among the dining options, with packages that combine a meal, drinks and a padded seat close to the halfway line.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| The Circle restaurant | Couples and small groups | Pre-match dining with a padded West Stand seat |
| Lounge package | Groups of friends | Food and drink in a West Stand lounge with seats nearby |
| Executive box | Corporate parties | Private space with catering and a view over the pitch |
| Premium seat only | Fans wanting the view without the meal | Central West Stand seating without lounge access |
The halfway line has its own premium area too. In December 2024 sponsor MKM revamped a block of seats on the halfway line with extra-cushioned seating, private screens and food and drink served to the seat. Availability is limited, so treat any listing in that area as a rare find.
For a promoted club's first big-six visits in a decade, hospitality often sells before standard seating does. Read the listing notes carefully: they state exactly what each package includes.
Plan to arrive early, as food service runs to a fixed time before kick-off. Smart casual dress fits comfortably in every lounge.
Hospitality is also the simplest route to a guaranteed seat for this fixture. Packages are usually sold separately from the general ticketing ladder, so they do not depend on membership history in the same way standard seats do.
Hull use digital tickets for most fixtures, so delivery is mostly a phone-based process. Every listing explains the method before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket | The app or link used for entry and when the ticket will appear on your phone |
| Ticket transfer | The details the seller needs to move the ticket into your account, plus the deadline |
| E-ticket (PDF) | Whether it can be shown on screen or needs printing |
| Local handover | The meeting point, time window and contact details for collection in Hull |
Many sellers deliver in the final week, once tickets appear in their club accounts. A later delivery window is normal rather than a warning sign. Your order sits under the money-back guarantee until you are through the turnstile.
Check the listing notes before checkout so you know which method applies. Bring valid photo ID in case it is requested at the gate. Charge your phone fully before you leave, as mobile entry relies on it.
Getting to the ground is simple. The MKM Stadium is about a 20-minute walk from Hull Paragon station through the city centre and West Park. Parking near the ground is limited on matchdays, so most visitors arrive on foot.
Inside the ground, the food goes beyond burgers and pies, with street-food options such as chicken katsu curry, gyros and loaded fries. Away supporters have their own bar, The Pitch Side, inside the stadium near the away end.
For a pre-match pint in town, Ye Olde White Harte, The Minerva and The Head of Steam are all within easy reach of the walk to the ground. The Walton Club and the Brickmakers Arms are popular closer to the stadium.
Leave more time than you think you need. Turnstiles usually open around 90 minutes before kick-off; queues build in the final half hour on a sell-out. Aim to be at your gate at least 45 minutes before the start.
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Hull is around two and a half hours from London by direct train, while Humberside Airport and the larger Leeds Bradford and Manchester airports serve visitors from abroad. Mobile and e-ticket listings suit overseas buyers best because nothing needs to be posted abroad. Ask for seats together at checkout if you are travelling as a group; the listing filter shows only those that are.
Do not lock in non-refundable travel the moment you buy. The Premier League confirms television slots only a few weeks ahead, so the Saturday 15:00 kick-off could move to the Sunday. Book flexible tickets or arrive on Friday; a schedule change then becomes an inconvenience rather than a lost trip.
The train is the easiest way in for most visitors. Direct services run from London King's Cross, while trains from Leeds, Manchester and York connect within a couple of hours, so a day trip is realistic for buyers based in the north.
Chelsea supporters face one of their longer domestic trips of the season. Away tickets at the MKM Stadium are sold only through Chelsea to their own supporters, so anyone without a club allocation should sit as a neutral.
For the other half of the fixture, Chelsea's home ground is the natural partner trip: our Stamford Bridge tickets listings show what is on there across the season.
A weekend in Hull is easy to fill. The Deep aquarium on the waterfront, the cobbled Old Town and the Humber Bridge are all within reach. The city centre is compact enough to see on foot before the match.
Where you stay shapes the day. The Old Town and the marina put you among Hull's pubs and a short walk from the ground. Hotels near Paragon station suit buyers arriving and leaving by train on matchday.
Chelsea's first Premier League visit to Hull came on 29 October 2008, during Hull's debut season in the top flight. It ended in a 3-0 away win. Hull's lone point arrived in February 2010, a 1-1 draw against the side that went on to win the title that season. It remains the Tigers' only positive result against Chelsea in the Premier League at home.
The 2013 to 2017 spell brought three more Chelsea wins, the most dramatic a 3-2 in March 2015 as Chelsea closed in on the title. Their 2-0 win in October 2016 came in another championship season, so two of Chelsea's four wins in Hull arrived on the way to the trophy.
The fixture has also tracked Hull's own journey. Every meeting here has come in one of the club's five Premier League seasons. The last, in October 2016, came in the campaign that ended with relegation. March 2027 is the first chance in more than a decade to rewrite that record.
What sets this fixture apart is the size of the challenge. Hull have yet to beat Chelsea in the Premier League at home, scoring three times in five meetings. Their return to the top flight gives March 2027 the feel of a long-awaited second chance.
The figures below cover every Premier League meeting at the MKM Stadium, formerly the KC Stadium, with Hull as hosts, from October 2008 to the most recent match in October 2016.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 5 |
| Hull City wins | 0 |
| Chelsea wins | 4 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Hull City goals | 3 |
| Chelsea goals | 11 |
| Biggest Hull City win | None yet; best result 1-1 (2 Feb 2010) |
| Biggest Chelsea win | 0-3 (29 Oct 2008) |
| First Premier League meeting in scope | 29 Oct 2008 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 1 Oct 2016 |
Source: match records from Transfermarkt cross-checked against StatMuse.
Chelsea have scored at least twice in four of the five meetings here. Hull have failed to score in three. Every meeting at the ground has been watched by more than 21,000.
Chelsea's 11 goals in five games work out at more than two per match. They won both the first and the most recent meeting here by at least two goals, a reminder of the gap Hull have to close.
Results are listed newest first, with the Hull score shown first.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 1 Oct 2016 | 0-2 |
| 22 Mar 2015 | 2-3 |
| 11 Jan 2014 | 0-2 |
| 2 Feb 2010 | 1-1 |
| 29 Oct 2008 | 0-3 |
Source: Transfermarkt and StatMuse, covering Premier League fixtures only; cup meetings are excluded.
Yes. Resale listings on 1BoxOffice need no club membership or purchase history, only the attendee details the seller asks for.
Most buyers do well purchasing six to ten weeks out, before club stock clears. Expect to pay from around £100, rising for central and hospitality seats.
Visiting supporters are housed in the north-east corner, across parts of the North and East Stands. Chelsea fans with seats elsewhere should wear neutral clothing.
Yes, safe standing was installed in 2025 in parts of the home sections and the away end. Check the listing if you want a standing or seated area.
Yes, choose a listing marked as seated together for your full quantity. Larger groups should book early, as long runs of adjacent seats are scarce for a sell-out.
Sources: Hull City official matchday and stadium information, Premier League fixture information, Transfermarkt and StatMuse.