Coventry host Hull in first Premier League home game for 25 years

Coventry City will host Hull City at the CBS Arena on Saturday, August 29, 2026, marking the club's first Premier League home fixture in 25 years. The match, kicking off at 3pm BST, comes after the Sky Blues secured promotion by winning the Championship last season. The stadium has undergone a fresh blue makeover ahead of the historic occasion, part of a wider refresh programme to ensure the venue is ready for top-flight football.

Chairman Doug King has urged supporters to arrive early due to the introduction of mandatory digital ticketing for the Premier League season. He warned that the new system could lead to longer queues on its first major matchday. "Today we mark a special moment in the history of Coventry City FC, as we return to the Premier League," King said in a message to fans. He requested that all supporters be through the turnstiles no later than 2pm, ensuring their phones are charged and digital tickets are ready for display.

The fixture pits two newly promoted sides against each other. Coventry opened their campaign with a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal, while Hull caused a major upset by beating Manchester United 2-0 at home. Both teams also progressed in the Carabao...