Manchester United Secures New Global Match Break Travel Partners

Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United has officially unveiled a new multi-year partnership with Champions Travel and Travel Connection, appointing both companies as the club's Official Match Breaks Partners. This significant agreement is set to commence with the upcoming 2026/27 football season, marking a strategic move to enhance the travel experience for supporters worldwide.

The core objective of this collaboration is to streamline and enrich the process for fans planning to attend Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United's home matches. The new partners will offer comprehensive official match break packages, which include essential components such as match tickets, accommodation, and various travel services. This initiative is designed to provide a convenient and reliable pathway for supporters to experience live football at Old Trafford.

Marc Armstrong, Chief Business Officer of Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United, articulated the club's vision for the partnership, stating that the collaboration with Champions Travel and Travel Connection will simplify global travel arrangements for fans. He emphasized the expectation of high-quality service and memorable experiences for those visiting to support the team. Kevin Ward, CEO and Founder of Champions Travel, expressed enthusiasm for the new role, highlighting the commitment to offering convenient, trusted, and flexible options for supporters to engage with live football.

This new arrangement follows a period where SportsBreaks served as Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United's official supporter travel partner for the 2025/26 season, a role it had held for four consecutive seasons prior. SportsBreaks provided official match breaks for all of United's home Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League and cup fixtures, offering packages that included official club membership, general admission tickets, and optional hotel accommodations, stadium tours, or official merchandise.

The announcement arrives as Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United prepares for the 2026/27 season, building on a notable performance in the preceding 2025/26 Premier LeagueCompetition·Premier League campaign. The club secured a third-place finish with 71 points, achieving 20 wins, 11 draws, and 7 losses, which ensured qualification for the UEFA Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League. The team demonstrated resilience, particularly in the latter half of the season.

The 2025/26 season saw a change in leadership, with Ruben AmorimPlayer·Amorim's departure in January leading to Darren Fletcher taking interim charge, before Michael Carrick was appointed for the remainder of the season. Under Carrick's guidance, the team experienced a significant upturn in form, including a crucial run of four consecutive wins that propelled them into the top three by early March. Manchester UnitedTeam·Manchester United concluded the season without a loss in their final six matches, showcasing improved consistency. While the club exited the FA CupCompetition·FA Cup and EFL CupCompetition·EFL Cup in their first matches, the strong league finish and Champions LeagueCompetition·Champions League qualification underscore a positive trajectory for the upcoming season, further enhancing the appeal of match break packages for a global fanbase.