Hull City’s home game against Bristol City on Friday 25 August will kick-off at the earlier time of 7:30pm.
The Robins, managed by ex-Tigers boss Nigel Pearson, finished immediately above Liam Rosenior’s men in 14th position last season with one point more.
Jean Michaël Seri’s deflected winner secured a last-gasp 2-1 victory in the corresponding clash at the MKM Stadium on last season’s opening day.