The short, factual Hull City story: when the club began, what is in the trophy cabinet, the ground, the owners and the records that matter, checked against the club's own history and framed as of summer 2026.
The beginning
Hull City were founded in 1904. Founded on 28 June 1904 and admitted to the Football League a year later. Fans know the club as the Tigers, after the club’s amber and black stripes.
Honours
Hull City are still chasing their first major honour, and every season in the Premier League is another shot at it.
The ground
Hull City play at MKM Stadium in Hull, opened 2002. Planning a visit? The MKM Stadium guide covers the stations, parking and the away end.
Ownership
As of summer 2026, Hull City are owned by Acun Ilıcalı's Acun Medya, since January 2022.
A record worth knowing
Chris Chilton is Hull City's record goalscorer with 193 league goals between 1960 and 1971.