⚽ MKM STADIUM ⚽

Hull City AFC – Your Complete Travel Guide for 2026-27

ℹ️ 2026-27 Season Guide: All information has been researched and verified for the 2026-27 Premier League season. Always check hullcity.co.uk for the latest ticketing and matchday updates before you travel. Hull City won promotion back to the Premier League via a dramatic play-off final victory over Middlesbrough in May 2026, their first top-flight return since 2017, and new safe standing sections installed in 2025 mean a slightly reduced overall capacity.

🏟️ ABOUT THE MKM STADIUM

The MKM Stadium has been Hull City’s home since it opened in 2002, replacing the club’s much-loved but ageing Boothferry Park after a 56-year stay. Costing around £44 million and funded largely by Hull City Council, the stadium was conceived in the late 1990s as part of a wider regeneration push and has since become a genuine city landmark, sharing tenancy with rugby league club Hull FC.

The ground has had several sponsor-driven name changes over the years, from the KC Stadium to the KCOM Stadium in 2016, and to its current MKM Stadium branding since 2021 (it’s known simply as the Hull City Stadium during UEFA competitions). The bowl-shaped design features a two-tier West Stand, the largest in the ground, with a single tier around the remaining three sides.

Away fans are located in the North Stand and North East corner, with unobstructed views and no supporting pillars. In summer 2025, Hull City installed 2,700 new safe standing places across the stadium; 1,574 in home areas and 1,105 in the away end, which has slightly reduced the ground’s overall seated capacity to 24,620. The standard away allocation typically sits between 2,500 and 3,000, depending on the fixture and category.

Founded in 1904, Hull City are known as the Tigers and play in the famous amber and black stripes. The club has never won a major trophy, but has enjoyed some memorable moments, including promotion to the Premier League in 2008, 2013 and 2016, and a run to the 2014 FA Cup final where they led Arsenal 2-0 inside the first ten minutes before eventually losing after extra time.

The MKM Stadium has also hosted major concerts from Elton John, Bon Jovi and Rod Stewart, plus the 2020 Super League Grand Final and the 2026 World Club Challenge rugby league fixture, which set a stadium record attendance for the sport.

📊 STADIUM SPECIFICATIONS – 2026-27

🚗 GETTING TO THE MKM STADIUM

The MKM Stadium sits around a 15-20 minute walk west of Hull Paragon, the city’s main railway station, along Anlaby Road. It’s a straightforward journey whether you’re arriving by train, car or coach, though allow extra time, given the increased attention Hull’s return to the Premier League is likely to bring to matchday crowds.

🗺️ STADIUM LOCATION MAP

MKM Stadium Address: Anlaby Road, Kingston upon Hull, HU3 6HU | Satnav: HU3 6HU

🚂 BY TRAIN – A Straightforward Walk from Paragon Station

Why Trains Work: Hull Paragon station is well connected from most mainline stations in the North and beyond, and it’s a manageable 15-20 minute walk to the stadium along Anlaby Road, or a short taxi ride if you’d rather not walk both ways.

Journey Times to Hull Paragon Station:

Getting from Hull Paragon to the MKM Stadium

🔗 Train Times & Tickets: nationalrail.co.uk | thetrainline.com

🚗 BY CAR – Stadium Parking Available, Book Ahead

The MKM Stadium has its own car park, though it can take a while to get away after the final whistle. There are also several further car parks within a short walk, plus street parking — just watch out for resident-only zones nearby.

Parking Options:

• Stadium Car Park: Approximately £5 for cars, £10 for minibuses and £20 for coaches — convenient but can be slow to exit post-match.
• Walton Street Car Park: A short walk from the ground, close to the Walton Street Social Club.
• Street Parking: Available in the surrounding area, but check carefully for resident-permit restrictions before leaving your car.

💡 Top Tip: With Hull back in the Premier League, expect higher demand for parking than in recent Championship seasons — booking a space in advance through a service like JustPark is a sensible precaution.

🍺 PUBS & DRINKS NEAR THE MKM STADIUM

👍 Limited But Welcoming Options: Choice immediately around the stadium is limited and mostly geared towards home fans, but a few venues have a good reputation for welcoming travelling supporters.

🍺 Near the Ground (Recommended)

🍻 Town Centre

🍴 Food Options: The MKM Stadium has been ranked among the UK’s top ten stadiums for matchday food, with street-food inspired options including chicken katsu curry, chicken gyros, loaded fries with BBQ pulled pork, and southern fried chicken alongside the usual favourites.

🏭 Local Tip: Some pubs south-west along Anlaby Road are best avoided by travelling fans — stick to the recommended options above or the city centre for a smoother pre-match experience.

🏨 WHERE TO STAY IN HULL

Hull has a good range of accommodation, particularly in the city centre near Paragon station, with the added benefit of the city’s ongoing regeneration since its 2017 UK City of Culture year, improving the wider offering.

💷 Budget Options (£45-75 per night)

💷💷 Mid-Range Options (£75-120 per night)

💷💷💷 Luxury Options (£120+ per night)

🎯 THINGS TO DO IN HULL

Hull’s 2017 UK City of Culture year sparked a genuine renaissance, and the city now offers plenty beyond the football — from a world-class aquarium to a fascinating maritime history along the Humber.

Nearby

🏆 THE HULL EXPERIENCE

⚽ THE MATCHDAY EXPERIENCE

💭 FINAL THOUGHTS

The MKM Stadium is a genuinely comfortable, modern ground to visit — unrestricted views, no pillars, and a straightforward walk from Hull Paragon station. It may lack the raw intensity of some older, tighter grounds, but Hull’s dramatic return to the Premier League via the play-offs gives this season a real edge.

The city itself has come on leaps and bounds since its 2017 City of Culture year — The Deep is a genuinely excellent family attraction, the Old Town museums are well worth a wander, and the Humber Bridge is an engineering marvel if you’ve got time to spare.

Come prepared, be respectful, and enjoy a proper Yorkshire away day. ⚽

🐯 Up the Tigers 🐯

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