Yes. Hull City are in the Premier League for 2026/27 after coming up through the Championship play-offs. It is their first Premier League season since 2016/17 and their 6th in total.
Hull City's place in 2026/27
Hull City are one of the 20 clubs in the 2026/27 Premier League. They were not in the Premier League in 2025/26, but secured a return through promotion.
The promotion came via the Championship play-off final. Hull beat Middlesbrough 1-0 at Wembley on Saturday 23 May 2026. Their home ground for 2026/27 is The MKM Stadium in Hull.
Hull City in the Premier League at a glance
This table gives the key facts for Hull City's Premier League status and record.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| First Premier League season | 2008/09 |
| Seasons played up to 2025/26 | 5 |
| 2026/27 | 6th Premier League season |
| Titles | None |
| Best finish | 16th (2013/14) |
| Lowest finish | 19th (2009/10) |
| Relegations | 2009/10, 2014/15, 2016/17 |
| 2025/26 status | Not in the Premier League; promoted through the Championship play-offs for 2026/27 |
| Home ground in 2026/27 | The MKM Stadium, Hull |
Hull are not a permanent Premier League club, but they are also not newcomers. The club have been promoted into the division several times and have had repeated spells at this level.
How their Premier League spells break down
The club's time in the competition is easier to follow when split into separate spells.
| Spell | Seasons | How it ended |
|---|---|---|
| 2008/09–2009/10 | 2 | Relegated |
| 2013/14–2014/15 | 2 | Relegated |
| 2016/17 | 1 | Relegated |
| 2026/27 | - | Promoted through the Championship play-offs |
Hull City's first Premier League season was 2008/09. Up to and including 2025/26, they had 3 separate Premier League spells, and each of those earlier spells ended in relegation.
They then spent 9 seasons outside the Premier League, from 2017/18 to 2025/26, before coming back for 2026/27. Premier League records also list promotions for 2008/09, 2013/14, 2016/17 and 2026/27, with play-off promotions in 2007/08, 2015/16 and 2025/26.
What the all-time Premier League record shows
This table covers Hull City's cumulative Premier League record from 1992/93 to 2025/26.
| Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goals for | Goals against | Points | All-time rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 190 | 41 | 48 | 101 | 181 | 323 | 171 | 42nd |
Those totals cover every Hull City Premier League match up to the end of 2025/26. The club have never won the Premier League, their best finish is 16th, and their lowest finish is 19th.
Their all-time Premier League goal difference is -142. Taken together, the record points to a club whose top-flight history has been defined more by short stays and returns than by long, stable runs.
FAQ
When was Hull City last in the Premier League before 2026/27?
The last season before this return was 2016/17. After that, Hull spent 9 seasons outside the Premier League before rejoining for 2026/27.
How many Premier League seasons have Hull City played?
Up to and including 2025/26, Hull had played 5 Premier League seasons. The 2026/27 campaign is their 6th.
When were Hull City relegated from the Premier League?
Hull were relegated 3 times, at the end of 2009/10, 2014/15 and 2016/17. Those dates line up with the end of each of their earlier Premier League spells.