Buy Hull City vs Crystal Palace tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the match scheduled for Saturday 30 January 2027 at the MKM Stadium and provisionally set for a 3pm kick-off; the Premier League confirms any change for television a few weeks before matchday. It falls in the second half of Hull's first season back in the top flight. Crystal Palace arrive as a club with European football on their schedule, two days after a Europa League night.
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Hull's return is what makes this fixture special. Hull City won promotion through the Championship play-off final in May 2026, ending nine years outside the Premier League, and the MKM Stadium has been full of people who waited a long time for weekends like this one. For a buyer, that means strong local demand for a ground of around 25,500.
The history between the sides is short but lively. They have met six times in the Premier League, and the last meeting in May 2017 was the afternoon that sent Hull down. This is the first chance for the Tigers to face Palace in the top flight since.
Crystal Palace are a different club from the one Hull last faced. Palace won the FA Cup in 2025 and the Conference League in 2026, and they now play in the Europa League league phase. That success has raised their profile across the country and brought a wider following to their away games.
For Hull supporters, a visit from a trophy-winning side is exactly the kind of fixture that made promotion worth celebrating. Newly promoted clubs usually see their strongest demand in the first season back, and home games against established Premier League sides are the first to sell through.
Hull City were founded in 1904 but waited more than a century for top-flight football, finally winning promotion through the play-offs at Wembley in 2008. They reached the FA Cup final in 2014, and that history of long waits and big days out is part of why the return to the Premier League means so much in the city.
The calendar adds an edge. Palace's final Europa League league-phase game falls on Thursday 28 January, leaving a short turnaround and a long trip north before kick-off in Hull. Home supporters will see that as an opening.
A 3pm Saturday kick-off also falls inside the UK broadcast blackout, so the game would not be shown live on British television. For supporters in the UK, a seat in the stadium is the only way to watch it as it happens.
Palace's European run also shapes their travelling support. Fans have already followed the club to games such as Lyon vs Crystal Palace this season, and a Saturday trip to East Yorkshire is a familiar kind of away day for their most committed supporters.
Hull itself rewards the journey. The city has a compact centre, a regenerated waterfront and a proud maritime history, and the stadium is a short walk from the main station.
Sometimes, but it is harder in a promotion season. Hull City season ticket holders fill much of the ground, and the club's members usually get priority windows before any remaining seats go on general sale. For the more attractive Premier League games, those windows can absorb most of the available tickets.
Club prices vary by the category Hull give each fixture. A visit from a side with Palace's recent record usually sits in a higher band than a lower-profile opponent, and central seats in the West Stand are the first to go.
Palace supporters face a different route. The away allocation is sold through their own club, with priority for season ticket holders and members based on loyalty points, so neutral buyers rarely have access to it.
Premier League rules set the away allocation at 3,000 tickets or 10% of capacity, whichever is lower. At a ground of around 25,500, that means roughly 2,500 seats for Palace fans, with the rest of the stadium sold to the home support.
The resale market solves the timing problem. Instead of waiting for a general sale that may never come, you can choose specific seats weeks earlier from sellers who already hold valid tickets, with buyer protection on every order.
For international visitors, that makes the resale route the realistic option. Membership schemes are built around local supporters, and general sale windows for games like this are short when they open at all.
Many resale listings come from season ticket holders who cannot attend a particular game. That is why seats in the home stands often appear on the resale market even when the club itself has nothing left to sell.
Five factors drive resale prices for this match: seat location, overall demand, how close to the fixture you buy, what is at stake for both clubs in the 2026/27 table by late January and whether you want hospitality. Hull's return to the top flight lifts demand across the whole ground this season.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corners and upper rows | £55 – £85 | Budget-conscious buyers | Angled view with the whole pitch in sight |
| East Stand standard | £70 – £110 | Pairs and neutrals | Clear side-on view for less than the main stand |
| Lower rows central | £90 – £140+ | Buyers who want to be close to the action | Near the halfway line, close to the touchline |
| West Stand premium | £120 – £180+ | Tactical view and comfort | Central seats in the main stand near the dugouts |
| Hospitality / VIP | £200 – £380+ | Corporate guests and occasions | West Stand lounges with food and drink |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Broadcast selection will move this market. If the game stays at 3pm on Saturday, local demand stays high. A move to a televised slot can shift prices either way. If Hull are fighting to stay up or Palace are chasing Europe again by late January, expect prices to firm up in the final fortnight.
For context, the same seats cost considerably more for Hull City vs Manchester City, when demand from across the country pushes the whole ground into a higher bracket. That gap makes the Palace game a strong option for buyers who want the Premier League return without the top-end price.
Group size matters too. Pairs find better-value seats easily, while groups of four or more should buy early to keep seats together, particularly in the West Stand where most buyers want to sit.
The MKM Stadium opened in 2002 as the KC Stadium and is a compact, enclosed bowl with the crowd close to the pitch. The two-tier West Stand is the main stand, the Chris Chilton Stand behind one goal is a home end named after the club's record goalscorer and the East Stand runs along the far side. Before choosing a block, study the MKM Stadium seating plan to see how the sections sit.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Chilton Stand | Hull fans who want the noise | Mid | Home end behind the goal; Hull colours only |
| West Stand | Buyers who value a central view | Upper | Two-tier main stand with premium seats and hospitality |
| East Stand | Neutrals and pairs | Mid | Side-on view for less than the West Stand |
| Opposite end and corners | Budget buyers and groups | Lower | Often the first areas with better-value listings |
| Away section (corner) | Crystal Palace supporters | Set by the visiting club | Rail seating installed in 2025; separate entrance and route |
| Accessible positions | Wheelchair users and companions | Varies | Request wheelchair and companion places at purchase |
Neutral buyers should choose the East Stand or the West Stand and avoid Palace colours in home areas. If you want to compare availability across the ground first, check tickets at the MKM Stadium before committing to a section.
For the fullest atmosphere, sit near the Chris Chilton Stand, where the loudest home support gathers. For a clearer view of shape and tactics, the central sections of the West Stand or East Stand are the stronger choice.
Families with younger children often prefer the East Stand, where the atmosphere is lively without the constant standing of the home end. Buyers with limited mobility should check access details before buying and allow extra time on arrival.
The stadium is shared with the Hull FC rugby league side, and the pitch is ringed by a bowl rather than separate stands, so there are few obstructed views. A seat a few rows back in any stand gives a better sense of the whole game than the front row.
January in Hull is usually cold and often windy, so pack a warm layer whichever stand you choose. Seats higher up the West Stand are the most sheltered option on a raw afternoon.
Hull's premium seating is based in the West Stand, where the club offers lounges, dining and padded central seats. Packages are smaller in scale than at the largest Premier League grounds, which gives them a more personal feel.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Matchday lounge | Couples and small groups | Pre-match dining with a central West Stand seat |
| Executive box | Companies hosting clients | A private space with a view of the pitch |
| Premium padded seats | Regular corporate guests | Central seats with lounge access at half-time |
| Group dining packages | Special occasions and first-time visitors | A shared premium experience for larger parties |
In a promotion season, hospitality sells faster than usual because local businesses want to host clients at the club's biggest games. Buy early if you want a premium package for this match.
If you buy hospitality on the resale market, check the named package, the food and drink included and the arrival time. Descriptions vary, and the listing notes are where the detail lives.
Allow plenty of time on arrival if you book a hospitality package. Lounges usually open well before kick-off, and the pre-match meal is part of what you are paying for.
Hospitality is also the simplest way to guarantee central seats together for a group of four or more, since packages are sold as a block rather than as scattered single seats.
How your seats arrive depends on the listing. The delivery method attached to each one tells you what format to expect and when, and most Premier League tickets are now issued digitally.
| Delivery Type | What to Check |
|---|---|
| Mobile tickets | Which app or email account the tickets arrive in and when |
| E-tickets (PDF) | Whether you need to print them and how barcodes are issued |
| Membership card transfer | Whether a seat is loaded to a card for the match and by what deadline |
| Local collection | The meeting point near the stadium, the time window and the contact name |
Read the listing notes before you pay, bring valid photo ID in case of checks and charge your phone fully for mobile entry. Open live tickets in their app rather than relying on screenshots.
The stadium sits in West Park, a little way west of the city centre. Hull Paragon Interchange is around 20 minutes away on foot, and local buses run along the main roads toward the ground on matchday.
Arrive early. Security checks take time, large bags are best left at your hotel and the pubs near the station and along the route fill with home supporters well before kick-off.
Parking near the stadium is limited on matchday and the roads around West Park get busy after the final whistle. Walking from the city centre or taking the bus is usually quicker than driving.
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If you want the loudest home atmosphere of Hull's season, compare prices with Hull City vs Leeds United, the Yorkshire derby, which sits in a higher price bracket than this game.
Timing matters as much as location. Resale prices tend to firm up once the kick-off slot is fixed and again in the final week, when late local demand and travelling fans compete for the same seats. Securing seats early and checking the seating plan before you commit usually gives you a better seat for the same budget.
Hull does not have a major international airport of its own. Most overseas visitors fly into Manchester, Leeds Bradford or London and continue by train, and direct services from London King's Cross reach Hull in under three hours.
Buyers in the Gulf and wider MENA region should note that the UK is four hours behind the UAE in January. Direct flights into Manchester or London make a weekend in Hull straightforward, with the train across the Pennines or up the East Coast completing the trip.
From Manchester or Leeds Bradford airports, the onward journey to Hull takes from around an hour and a half upward, depending on connections. Manchester Airport has its own railway station, which makes it the simplest gateway for visitors arriving on long-haul flights.
Ordering from abroad is simplest with mobile or e-ticket delivery, so nothing depends on the post. Groups should request seats together at checkout and buy in one order. The Premier League can move fixtures for television, so avoid non-refundable travel with tight connections.
Hull is worth a night. The Old Town, the marina and The Deep aquarium are all close to the centre, and staying near the station keeps the walk to the ground short and leaves Saturday evening free to see the city.
Travelling Palace supporters should know that the away allocation is handled through their own club. Anyone sitting in a home area should follow home-section rules: no Palace colours, flags or songs.
Supporters planning a second trip later in the season can also look at the return game, Crystal Palace vs Hull City, at Selhurst Park. London and Hull make an easy pairing by rail for anyone following both fixtures.
Because the sides have met only three times in the Premier League at Hull, the figures below cover all six Premier League meetings between them at both grounds. The first came in November 2013, when Palace won 1-0 at Hull, and they completed the double at Selhurst Park in January 2014.
Hull turned it round the following season with two 2-0 wins, at home in October 2014 and away in April 2015. The 2016/17 meetings were the most dramatic: a 3-3 draw at Hull in December 2016 and then a 4-0 Palace win at Selhurst Park in May 2017 that relegated Hull and confirmed Palace's survival.
The fixture's story began with both clubs arriving together. Hull and Palace were promoted from the Championship in the same season, 2012/13, and their first Premier League meeting in November 2013 came as both were finding their feet in the top flight.
At Hull alone, the record is perfectly balanced. Each side has won once and the other game was the 3-3 draw, with Hull scoring five goals to Palace's four across those three meetings.
What makes the fixture distinctive is how little it has followed form. The sides have swapped wins season by season, and the last meeting at Hull produced six goals. For a buyer, that means a game with every chance of a lively afternoon.
Palace also bring a squad used to the rhythm of European football, while Hull will lean on a home crowd that has waited nine years for this level. That mix of experience and emotion is what the day is likely to turn on.
These figures cover every Premier League meeting between the sides at both grounds, because the fixture at Hull has been played only three times in the competition. Every score has been checked against two independent records.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 6 |
| Hull City wins | 2 |
| Crystal Palace wins | 3 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Hull City goals | 7 |
| Crystal Palace goals | 9 |
| Biggest Hull City win | 2-0 (2014 and 2015) |
| Biggest Crystal Palace win | 4-0 (2017) |
| First Premier League meeting | 23 Nov 2013 |
| Most recent Premier League meeting | 14 May 2017 |
Source: Premier League season records, cross-checked against ESPN match data.
Goals have come in bursts. Four of the six meetings produced two goals or fewer, while the other two brought ten between them. None of the six has finished goalless.
The two clubs have followed very different paths since 2017. Palace have stayed in the Premier League every season and added two major trophies, while Hull spent nine years in the Football League before their return. That contrast adds a new layer to the first meeting between them in almost a decade.
All Premier League meetings between the sides, newest first. The Hull ground was known as the KC Stadium and later the KCOM Stadium at the time of these games.
| Date | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2017 | Crystal Palace 4-0 Hull City | Selhurst Park |
| 10 Dec 2016 | Hull City 3-3 Crystal Palace | MKM Stadium |
| 25 Apr 2015 | Crystal Palace 0-2 Hull City | Selhurst Park |
| 04 Oct 2014 | Hull City 2-0 Crystal Palace | MKM Stadium |
| 28 Jan 2014 | Crystal Palace 1-0 Hull City | Selhurst Park |
| 23 Nov 2013 | Hull City 0-1 Crystal Palace | MKM Stadium |
Source: Premier League season records, verified against ESPN match reports and venue data.
Any general sale follows the season ticket and member windows, usually in the final weeks before the match. Resale listings are available much earlier.
Visiting supporters are housed in a corner of the ground with their own entrance. Palace fans in home areas should leave their colours behind.
Around 20 minutes from Hull Paragon Interchange. Allow longer on matchday, when the route is busy.
Yes, many listings are sold in pairs or blocks of four or more. Filter by the number of seats you need and buy in a single order.
It can, if the game is picked for television. Your ticket stays valid for the new time.
Sources: Premier League official 2026/27 fixture list, Hull City official website and stadium information, Crystal Palace official website, Premier League season records and ESPN match reports.