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When and where Brighton face Manchester United

Brighton host Manchester United in the Premier League at American Express Stadium on Saturday 2 January 2027, with an early kick-off at 12:30. The fixture opens the weekend's Premier League action and brings Manchester United to the south coast for one of the more widely watched games of the round.

An early Saturday kick-off against Manchester United typically draws a strong crowd on both sides, with United's travelling support usually filling their allocation at away grounds up and down the country.

American Express Stadium on the day

American Express Stadium holds 31,876 and sits in Falmer, just outside Brighton, giving the ground a modern, compact feel. Built more recently than many Premier League venues, it offers good sightlines from most areas of the stadium.

With a lunchtime kick-off, fans travelling from further afield should plan to arrive well ahead of 12:30, allowing time to reach Falmer and get through the turnstiles comfortably.

Comparing Brighton vs Manchester United ticket prices

This page compares Brighton vs Manchester United ticket prices from StubHub, Viagogo, Hellotickets, Football Ticket Net, Gigsberg and SportsEvents365. Manchester United's travelling support is typically significant, so checking listings across all six partners is worthwhile before deciding on a seat.

• Compare all six partners for the best available price and seat
• Arrive early for the 12:30 kick-off, particularly if travelling into Falmer
• Check whether a listing covers home or away sections at American Express Stadium
• Factor in early morning travel if coming from outside the south coast

Brighton and Manchester United in the surrounding weeks

Brighton have a run of fixtures either side of this match, including a home game against Arsenal, an away trip to Sunderland, and a Conference League League Phase tie against Kauno Zalgiris at home, plus a further Conference League away trip to Jablonec.

Manchester United's schedule in the same period includes a trip to Fulham, a home game against Tottenham Hotspur, and a Champions League League Phase match against Atlético Madrid. Both clubs arrive at American Express Stadium with a full run of domestic and European fixtures around this game.

Both clubs at a glance

Brighton, nicknamed the Seagulls, play their home matches at American Express Stadium on the south coast. Manchester United, one of the most widely followed clubs in English football, travel from Old Trafford for this fixture. Both clubs compete in the Premier League.

Given the early kick-off time, it is worth confirming travel and any hospitality options alongside the ticket price when comparing Brighton vs Manchester United tickets, especially if travelling to the south coast on the day and relying on early trains or coach services.