Key Dates and Fixtures for the 2026/27 EFL Season Announced
Championship, L1 & L2 26/27 season - key dates and fixtures day
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The 2026/27 EFL season is set to begin on August 14, 2026, with the Carabao Cup starting earlier on August 7. Key dates include fixture releases on June 25, 2026, and transfer windows opening on June 15 and January 1. Over 1,000 games will be broadcast on Sky Sports.
- 01The EFL season will kick off on August 14, 2026, with the Carabao Cup starting on August 7.
- 02Fixtures will be released on June 25, 2026, at 12pm.
- 03The summer transfer window opens on June 15 and closes on September 1, 2026, at 11pm UK time.
- 04The winter transfer window will run from January 1 to February 1, 2027, at 11pm UK time.
- 05Sky Sports will broadcast over 1,000 EFL games throughout the season, featuring all 72 EFL clubs live more than 20 times.
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The 2026/27 EFL season is scheduled to commence on August 14, 2026, following the first round of the Carabao Cup, which will take place from August 7-9. The fixtures for the season will be made public on June 25, 2026, at 12pm. Fans can expect extensive coverage, as Sky Sports will air more than 1,000 matches from the EFL, Carabao Cup, and Vertu Trophy, ensuring that each of the 72 EFL clubs will be featured live over 20 times. The summer transfer window opens on June 15 and will close on September 1, 2026, while the winter transfer window will be open from January 1 to February 1, 2027. The dates for the FA Cup and later rounds of the Carabao Cup are yet to be confirmed, with the third round of the FA Cup typically occurring in early January.
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