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

The summer transfer window across Europe is heading toward a busy finale. After a World Cup, transfers often gain extra attention, and many top clubs have already made significant moves.

Real Madrid secured Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig for €140 million ($161 million). Meanwhile, Morgan Rogers and Elliot Anderson became the priciest English players ever with their transfers to Chelsea and Manchester City respectively.

Despite some high-profile deals, plenty of transfer stories remain open this month. Here’s a breakdown of closing dates and times for the main leagues’ summer 2026 transfer windows.

Transfer Deadline Day and Closing Times

• England (Premier League): Tuesday, September 1 at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET
• Spain (La Liga): Tuesday, September 1 at 10:59 p.m. GMT / 5:59 p.m. ET
• Italy (Serie A): Tuesday, September 1 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
• France (Ligue 1): Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET
• Germany (Bundesliga): Monday, August 31 at 7 p.m. GMT / 2 p.m. ET

The French and German leagues close exactly one day before Italy's deadline. The Dutch Eredivisie finishes its window on September 2, two days before Turkey’s Super Lig closes.

Other Notable Transfer Window Closures

• Saudi Pro League: October 12 - The Saudi league closes later than Europe’s major competitions, allowing players who miss out in Europe more time to find moves.
• MLS (Major League Soccer): The secondary window runs from July 13 to September 2, extended to better sync with the global football calendar.