New Hibernian boss Neil Lennon takes his side to Falkirk, who finished second above the Easter Road side on goal difference last season.
Newly-promoted sides Dunfermline and Ayr United are at home to Dumbarton and Raith Rovers, respectively.
Falkirk host Hibs again in the New Year fixtures, with Raith Rovers at home to Fife rivals Dunfermline.
Scottish Championship fixtures 2016-17
Scottish League One Fixtures 2016-17
Scottish League Two Fixtures 2016-17
6 August
Dundee United v Queen of the South
Ayr United v Raith Rovers
St Mirren v Morton
Dunfermline Athletic v Dumbarton
Falkirk v Hibernian
Ayr United v Dumbarton
Dundee United v St Mirren
Dunfermline Athletic v Falkirk
Hibernian v Raith Rovers
Morton v Queen of the South
Falkirk v Hibernian
St Mirren v Morton
Dumbarton v Dundee United
Queen of the South v Ayr United
Raith Rovers v Dunfermline Athletic
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Relegated Dundee United open their Championship campaign at home to Queen of the South on 6 August.