Summer transfer window 2026 dates: When is Deadline Day for Premier League and EFL clubs to sign players?
The Premier League transfer window opens on June 15 with Deadline Day taking place on September 1 and the window the closes at the later time of 11pm this year; follow every latest twist and turn of the window with Sky Sports' dedicated Transfer Centre blog
Friday 29 May 2026 18:05, UK
The summer transfer window is nearly upon us. Here are all the key dates.
When is the summer 2026 transfer window ?
The transfer window officially opens for business on Monday June 15 with Deadline Day taking place on Tuesday Spetember 1 in England.
However, the English window returns to a later deadline of 11pm this summer.
For the last two windows in England, the FA, EFL and FA introduced an early finish of 7pm to allow a more normal working pattern for staff across football.
But this summer will see a return to the late close with clubs also having a two-hour grace period after the window shuts to complete deals, if paperwork is submitted on time.
When does the transfer window close in Europe?
The transfer window for LaLiga and Bundesliga clubs opens on July 1, while in Serie A the market begins on June 29.
In Spain, the window shuts at 10.59pm on September 1, while in the Bundesliga the deadline falls on August 31 at 7pm.
For Serie A clubs, the window shuts on September 1 with an 8pm deadline.
When is the winter transfer window?
The transfer window will re-open for winter in England on January 1, 2027 and close on February 1 once again at the later time of 11pm.
2026/27 key Premier League dates
The Premier League's 2026/27 season is due to start on Saturday August 22.
That is a week later than the 25/26 season, to help player recovery following the 2026 World Cup.
An August 22 start day is 89 days after the end of the 25/26 campaign and 33 days after the World Cup final on July 19.
The Premier League has confirmed the final match round will be played on Sunday May 30, 2027.
All 10 fixtures will kick off at the same time and be shown live on Sky Sports.
That date is a week before the 2027 Champions League final on June 5.
The new Premier League fixtures will be released on Friday June 19 at 10am.
In previous seasons, the opening game has taken place on the Friday of the opening weekend, but the final schedule and picks for television broadcast will be announced in due course.
