Key Premier League Dates
Premier League major events: Transfer windows, season start/end, and key competition dates.
Upcoming Events
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 Qualifying Begins
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League qualifying rounds begin, with clubs from lower-ranked UEFA nations entering the competition. The league phase starts September 8, 2026.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Third-Place Play-off
The third-place play-off of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, the day before the final.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Final
The FIFA World Cup 2026 Final at MetLife Stadium. The culmination of the first 48-team World Cup held across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
UEFA Super Cup 2026
The 2026 UEFA Super Cup at Red Bull Arena in Salzburg, Austria. Champions League winners vs Europa League winners.
FA Community Shield 2026
The traditional English football season curtain-raiser at Wembley Stadium between the Premier League champions and FA Cup winners.
2026-27 Premier League Season Starts
The 2026-27 Premier League season kicks off on August 22, 2026 with the opening match round.
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 League Phase Draw
The draw for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase, determining all 36 clubs' opponents for the new-format competition.
Premier League Summer Transfer Deadline Day
The 2026 Premier League summer transfer window slams shut at 23:00 BST on August 31. Deadline Day is always one of the most dramatic days in football as clubs race to complete last-minute deals.
UEFA Champions League 2026-27 League Phase Begins
The 2026-27 UEFA Champions League league phase kicks off with the first round of matches featuring Europe's top clubs. The final will be held at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid on June 5, 2027.
Premier League 2026-27 International Break (3 Weeks)
The Premier League pauses for a merged three-week international break. Nations play up to four matches before domestic action resumes on October 10.
UEFA Nations League 2026-27 League Phase Begins
The 2026-27 UEFA Nations League league phase kicks off. Matchdays run from September 24 to November 17 across six matchdays. England are in League A Group 2 with Spain, Croatia, and Czechia.
2026 Ballon d'Or Ceremony
The 70th Ballon d'Or ceremony, awarding football's top individual honour, takes place in London for the first time in the award's history, marking its 70th anniversary.
FA Cup First Round Proper 2026-27
The Emirates FA Cup First Round Proper takes place, with EFL League One and League Two clubs entering the competition.
Premier League November 2026 International Break
Single-weekend international break from the 2026-27 Premier League domestic calendar.
FA Cup Second Round Proper 2026-27
The Emirates FA Cup Second Round Proper takes place ahead of the Premier League and Championship clubs entering in the Third Round.
Premier League Boxing Day Fixtures 2026
A full round of Premier League matches returns on Boxing Day 2026, with the holiday falling on a Saturday for the first time in years.
Premier League January 2027 Transfer Window
Winter transfer window for Premier League clubs to buy and sell players.
FA Cup Third Round 2026-27
The FA Cup Third Round Proper for the 2026-27 season, where Premier League and Championship clubs enter the competition. Traditionally played on the second weekend of January.
Premier League January 2027 Transfer Deadline
Deadline day for the January 2027 transfer window. Last chance for Premier League clubs to complete winter signings.
FA Cup Fourth Round 2026-27
The Emirates FA Cup Fourth Round Proper for the 2026-27 season.