Manchester United Appoints Champions Travel & Travel Connection
Manchester United has announced new multi-year partnerships with Champions Travel and Travel Connection, who will serve as the club’s Official Match Breaks Partners from the 2026/27 season.
The partnerships are designed to make it easier for supporters travelling from across the UK and around the world to experience Old Trafford through official packages that combine General Admission match tickets, travel, accommodation options and a seamless booking experience.
Champions Travel and Travel Connection are two of the most established and respected operators in football travel, collectively bringing decades of experience in delivering premium sports travel experiences for fans globally. Together, they will provide Manchester United supporters with access to a range of official match break packages tailored to different travel requirements and budgets.
The new partnerships form part of Manchester United’s commitment to enhancing the supporter experience, ensuring fans travelling to Old Trafford can access trusted, official packages that combine the excitement of matchday with the convenience of integrated travel planning.
Marc Armstrong, Chief Business Officer of Manchester United, said: “Manchester United has passionate and loyal supporters across the world, and for many, a visit to Old Trafford is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
“Through the expertise and global reach of Champions Travel and Travel Connection, we are making it easier than ever for fans to plan their trip and enjoy the high-quality service and memorable experience they expect from Manchester United.”
Stephen Northwood, Managing Director of Travel Connection, added: “Manchester United has one of the largest fanbases in world football, and we know what a trip to Old Trafford means to supporters, wherever in the world they’re travelling from.
“We’re proud to partner with the club and are committed to giving traveling United fans a stress-free, trusted way to experience the Theatre of Dreams.”
Kevin Ward, CEO and founder of Champions Travel, said: “Manchester United is one of the biggest names in world sport and we are delighted to become an Official Match Breaks Partner.
“Supporters today are looking for convenient, trusted and flexible ways to experience live football, and this partnership allows us to provide exactly that, through official travel and accommodation packages.
“We look forward to working closely with Manchester United to deliver exceptional matchday experiences and creating unforgettable memories for supporters around the world.”
Images: Travel Connection – L to R: Kevin Ward, CEO & Founder of Champions Travel. Marc Armstrong Chief Business Officer of Manchester United. Stephen Northwood, Managing Director of Travel Connection
