Premier League 2026-27 key dates: international breaks, Boxing Day, cup finals and the final day
The 2026-27 Premier League ends on Sunday 30 May 2027. Here is every date that matters before then: international breaks, the festive period, the transfer window, the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals.
The 2026-27 Premier League season started on Friday 21 August with Arsenal against Coventry at the Emirates, and ends on Sunday 30 May 2027, when all ten final-day matches kick off at the same time. In between there are 33 weekend rounds and five midweek rounds.
Here is every date worth putting in your diary.
The season at a glance
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Fri 21 August 2026 | Season opens: Arsenal v Coventry |
| 21 September – 6 October | International break (up to four matches per country) |
| 9 – 17 November | International break |
| Sat 26 December | Boxing Day fixtures |
| Fri 1 January 2027 | January transfer window opens |
| Sat 2 January | FPL deadline to use the first set of chips (Gameweek 19) |
| Mon 1 February | Transfer window closes, 11pm GMT |
| Sun 21 March | Carabao Cup final |
| 22 – 30 March | International break |
| Sat 22 May | FA Cup final |
| Sun 30 May | Final day: all ten matches at the same time |
| Sat 5 June | Champions League final, Madrid |
Fewer international breaks
There are only three international breaks this season, down from four. The September and October windows were merged into one 16-day break, from 21 September to 6 October, in which countries could play up to four matches. That left just two breaks between the start of the season and the end of the year, so the league runs uninterrupted from matchweek 6 on 10 October to matchweek 10 in early November.
Christmas and New Year
Boxing Day falls on a Saturday this year, so expect a full programme on 26 December. The league has said that no club will play two rounds within 60 hours over Christmas and New Year.
The cup competitions
Carabao Cup
- Fourth round: week of 26 October
- Quarter-finals: week of 14 December
- Semi-finals (two legs): weeks of 11 January and 1 February
- Final: Sunday 21 March 2027
FA Cup
- Third round (Premier League clubs enter): 9–10 January
- Fourth round: 13–14 February
- Fifth round: 6–7 March
- Quarter-finals: 3–4 April
- Semi-finals: 24–25 April
- Final: Saturday 22 May 2027
The transfer window
The January window opens on Friday 1 January and closes at 11pm GMT on Monday 1 February. Our January window guide explains what to expect.
European dates
The Champions League league phase runs until 27 January, with the knockout rounds from February and the final on 5 June in Madrid. See our full Champions League 2026-27 calendar.
All dates are UK dates and can change if matches are moved for TV or cup ties. Follow every game on our scores page.
FAQ
When does the 2026-27 Premier League season end? On Sunday 30 May 2027.
When is the Carabao Cup final in 2027? Sunday 21 March 2027.
When is the 2027 FA Cup final? Saturday 22 May 2027.
How many international breaks are there in 2026-27? Three: 21 September–6 October, 9–17 November and 22–30 March.
