Summer 2026 Transfer Window: Closing Dates by League

The summer 2026 transfer window is entering its final stretch. Open since June 15 in France, the transfer market is set to close in virtually all the major leagues, with deadlines staggered from September 1st to 11th depending on the league.

Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs have until Tuesday, September 1st at 7:59 p.m. to finalize their operations. Their German and Italian counterparts benefit from an extra hour, with the deadline set at exactly 8:00 p.m. In England and Spain, sporting directors have until midnight that same Tuesday to register their final moves.

The Netherlands grant their clubs an additional deadline, with closure set for Wednesday, September 2nd. Belgium follows on Thursday, September 3rd, while Portugal and Turkey close their markets on Friday, September 4th. Saudi Arabian clubs have until Monday, September 6th, and Brazil closes the transfer window on Friday, September 11th.

Summary of summer 2026 transfer window closing dates

France (Ligue 1 and Ligue 2): Tuesday, September 1st at 7:59 p.m.

Germany and Italy: Tuesday, September 1st at 8:00 p.m.

England and Spain: Tuesday, September 1st at midnight

Netherlands: Wednesday, September 2nd

Belgium: Thursday, September 3rd

Portugal and Turkey: Friday, September 4th

Saudi Arabia: Monday, September 6th

Brazil: Friday, September 11th