City then go to Blackburn a week later for the first away trip. The Carling Cup 2nd Round comes between that match at Ewood Park and the home game against Wigan on 30th August ahead of the transfer window closing.
The first meeting with any of the 'big four' is on the 27th September, when City make their debut at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium.
The Tigers are away on Boxing Day to Manchester City - the nearest team in the Premier League - and at home to Aston Villa two days later.
The first games of 2009 are the FA Cup Third Round on 3rd January and then away to Everton in the Premier League a week later.
The run-in gives City trips to north-east sides Middlesbrough and Sunderland, before what could be crucial games against Liverpool, Aston Villa, Stoke and Bolton. The season ends on Sunday 24th May with Manchester United coming to the KC Stadium.
The full fixture list cannot be displayed here as the Premier League requires websites to purchase a license to do so. You can find Hull City's 2008/09 fixture list on the club's official website, and full fixtures for the Premier League on www.sportbox.tv