Overview
- The men’s window for Premier League and EFL clubs opens on Thursday, January 1, 2026, for registrations in England and Scotland.
- The men’s window closes on Monday, February 2, with the Premier League deadline set at 7:00 PM UK after the January 31 weekend shift, and deal sheets may add up to two hours for final paperwork.
- Major European leagues in France, Germany, Italy, and Spain also shut on Monday, February 2, though local closing times may differ.
- The WSL and Women’s Championship open on Friday, January 2, and close on Tuesday, February 3 at 11:00 PM UK.
- Free agents can be signed at any time, players entering the final six months may agree pre-contracts with foreign clubs from the window’s start, and loan limits apply — two active loans and four total in the Premier League, while EFL clubs can field up to five loanees and may not take more than four from one club in a season.