Summer 2026 Transfer Deadline Dates and Times for Premier League and Top Leagues

When Does the Summer 2026 Transfer Window Close?

The European summer transfer window is approaching its thrilling finale. After a World Cup, transfers often carry extra excitement, and many of the biggest clubs have already made headline moves. For example, Real Madrid secured Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million ($161m). Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson became the priciest English signings ever with their transfers to Chelsea and Manchester City, respectively.

There are still several transfer stories to unfold this month. Below is a guide to when the current windows close across major football nations.

Transfer Deadline Dates and Times for Summer 2026

• England: Tuesday, September 1 at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET
• France: Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
• Germany: Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
• Italy: Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
• Spain: Tuesday, September 1 at 10:59 p.m. GMT / 5:59 p.m. ET

The Premier League deadline is set for September 1 at 11 p.m. local time. La Liga's window closes just one minute earlier on the same day, while Serie A clubs must complete deals by 2 p.m. ET. French and German leagues shut their windows exactly 24 hours before Italy’s deadline. The Dutch Eredivisie wraps up on September 2, two days ahead of the Turkish Super Lig deadline.

Other Key Transfer Deadlines

The Saudi Pro League keeps its transfer window open longer than Europe’s top leagues, closing on October 12. Though the league has reduced its previous spending frenzy, this extended period offers a chance for players who missed out on moves in Europe to find new clubs.

In North America, the MLS secondary transfer window runs from July 13 until September 2, aligned more closely with global soccer calendars.