Summer 2026 Transfer Deadline Dates and Times for Premier League and Major Leagues
Summer 2026 Transfer Deadline Dates and Times for Top Football Leagues
The European summer transfer window is nearing its final hours, with clubs eager to complete their business after the excitement of a World Cup. Big names have already made headline moves, including Real Madrid signing Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million ($161 million). Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson became the most expensive English players ever with their transfers to Chelsea and Manchester City respectively.
There are still several storylines left before the window closes across Europe’s main leagues. Here’s a guide to the closing dates and times for the summer 2026 transfer windows in key football nations.
Transfer Deadline Day Details
The Premier League transfer window shuts on Tuesday, September 1, at 11 p.m. BST (6 p.m. ET). In Spain's La Liga, clubs must complete deals by one minute earlier, at 10:59 p.m. GMT (5:59 p.m. ET) on the same day. Italy’s Serie A deadline is earlier, closing at 7 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. ET) on September 1.
France's Ligue 1 and Germany’s Bundesliga both finish their transfer activity exactly 24 hours ahead of Serie A, closing on Monday, August 31, at 7 p.m. GMT (2 p.m. ET). The Dutch Eredivisie window extends until September 2, two days before Turkey’s Super Lig window ends.
- England: Tuesday, September 1 – 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET
- France: Monday, August 31 – 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
- Germany: Monday, August 31 – 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
- Italy: Tuesday, September 1 – 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
- Spain: Tuesday, September 1 – 10:59 p.m. GMT / 5:59 p.m. ET
Saudi Pro League Transfer Window
The Saudi Pro League closes its transfer window later than the major European leagues, on October 12. Despite dialing back extravagant spending recently, this extended period offers a chance for players who missed out on European moves to find new clubs in Saudi Arabia.
MLS Transfer Window Update
The MLS has prolonged its secondary transfer window to run from July 13 through September 2. This extension aims to better align with the global football calendar and provide more flexibility for player movement.
