Summer 2026 Transfer Deadline Dates and Times for Premier League and Major Leagues
The summer transfer window in Europe is heading towards an exciting finish. After the World Cup, transfer activity often draws extra attention and the top clubs have already made some big moves.
Real Madrid recently acquired Ivorian 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.
There are still plenty of transfer stories to follow before the window closes this month. Here’s a look at when the transfer deadlines fall for major leagues.
Transfer Deadline Day: Closing Dates and Times for Summer 2026
The Premier League deadline will be on Tuesday, September 1 at 11 p.m. local time (6 p.m. ET). La Liga's window shuts just one minute earlier on the same day. Italy's Serie A deadline is at 2 p.m. ET on September 1.
The French Ligue 1 and German Bundesliga windows close 24 hours before the Serie A deadline.
The Dutch Eredivisie transfer window ends on September 2, which is two days before the Turkish Super Lig deadline.
- 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 and MLS Window Closures
The Saudi Pro League transfer window extends later than Europe's main leagues, closing on October 12. Although spending has decreased, this gives players who missed out on European moves more time to transfer.
The MLS secondary transfer window runs from July 13 through September 2, designed to better sync with global football schedules.
