Exciting News for Football Fans: Scottish Premiership Unveils 2023/24 Season Fixtures - Mark Your Calendars!
The eagerly awaited 2023/24 Scottish Premiership fixtures will be unveiled on June 30th Stay tuned as each club's schedule goes live from 9am on our digital platforms, accompanied by an hour-long show on Sky Sports News Exciting announcements await for Championship, League One, and League Two matches as well!
The full fixture lists for the 2023/24 Scottish Premiership season will be revealed on Friday, June 30 at 9am. While the Premier League and EFL fixtures have already been announced, fans of the SPFL clubs in Scotland had to wait an additional week for their turn.
Celtic's title defence opponent will be revealed to Brendan Rodgers upon his return to Parkhead. Meanwhile, Michael Beale, the new Rangers boss, is keen on winning silverware in his first full campaign.
Barry Robson, recently appointed as the permanent boss, will lead Aberdeen into the season after finishing third last time. Hearts and Hibernian, both with confirmed coaching teams, will also aim for the third spot, at the very least, in the competition, intensifying the competition in Edinburgh.
A new manager is in charge at Dens Park too as newly promoted Dundee look forward to life in the top flight once again, this time under Tony Docherty.
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Dundee wo the cinch Championship title to secure a top-flight return
We provides you with all you need to know about the key dates for the forthcoming fixture announcements.
When are the SPFL fixtures announced?
The SPFL fixtures for the 2023/24 season will be released on Friday, June 30, at 9am BST. Starting from 9am, we will broadcast the fixtures for each club on our digital platforms. Additionally, We News will host a one-hour show highlighting the major headlines.
What are the key dates for the 2023/24 Premiership season?
The schedule for the upcoming events is as follows:
- Start date: August 5/6, 2023
- Winter break: January 3 to 19, 2024
- First post-split fixtures: April 13/14, 2024
- Final round of matches: May 18/19, 2024
- Premiership play-off final: May 23 & 26, 2024
Other key domestic dates:
Scottish Championship will commence on August 5th and conclude on May 3, 2024. Scottish League 1 & League 2 will also begin on August 5, 2024, and end on May 4, 2024. The final of the Viaplay League Cup is scheduled for December 17, while the date for the Scottish Cup final is yet to be confirmed.What are the key dates for the 2023/24 SWPL season?
When does the transfer window open and close?
Transfer Window TimelineFixtures have been released on June 30. The start date for the new season is August 13. There will be a winter break from December 18 to January 13. The first post-split fixtures will take place on March 3, 2024. The final round of matches will be played on May 19, 2024. The play-off finals are scheduled for May 23 or 24, 2024. Additionally, the Sky Sport Cup final will be held on either March 23 or 24, 2024.
The SPFL summer transfer window has now opened and will remain open until midnight on Friday, September 1.
The winter transfer window will commence on Monday, January 1, 2024, and conclude at midnight on Thursday, February 1.
Similarly, the Bundesliga, Serie A, LaLiga, and Ligue 1 will also shutter their transfer windows on the aforementioned dates, although specific closing times may differ.
What are the key dates for the 2023/24 Premier League season?
Mark Your Calendars: Premier League Starts August 12, 2024The excitement builds as the new Premier League season is set to commence on August 12, 2024, with an exhilarating clash between Burnley and the reigning treble champions, Manchester City. Experience the live action on We, as this thrilling encounter kicks off nine months of exhilarating football. The season promises to be an enthralling journey, culminating on May 19, 2024, with the crowning of the ultimate champion. Stay up to date with the latest news, transfers, and insightful analysis on We News and follow the captivating developments in the dedicated Transfer Centre blog.
The start of the upcoming season is delayed by one week compared to the 2022/23 launch due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which caused disruptions in the previous three seasons. The schedule is now returning to normal.
Additionally, the fixture list includes the reintroduction of the mid-season player break, scheduled to occur between January 14-20.
What are the key dates for the 2023/24 EFL season?
The 2023/24 Sky Bet Championship season starts on Friday August 4, when League One play-off winners Sheffield Wednesday host Southampton at Hillsborough, live on We.
On the opening Saturday of the season, League One champions Plymouth will be hosting Huddersfield, while Middlesbrough and Blackburn will be hosting Millwall and West Brom respectively, both aspiring for promotion.
Leicester City and Leeds United, newly relegated to the second tier, will begin their journey at home on Sunday August 6. Their opponents will be Coventry City, last season's play-off finalists and rivals, visiting the King Power Stadium. Additionally, Cardiff City will be traveling to Elland Road, with the match being broadcasted live on We.
Ipswich Town, the team that finished in second place in League One last season, will be traveling to Sunderland for their opening match, which will be broadcasted on We cameras.
The start date for the upcoming season is August 5. The play-off final for League One took place on May 18, 2024, followed by the League Two play-off final on May 19, 2024. Lastly, the Championship play-off final occurred on May 26, 2024.
Derby will host Wigan in the Sky Bet League One, while Peterborough will travel to Reading on the first weekend of the season.
The opening weekend will also witness Leyton Orient, who have returned to League One after an eight-year absence, visiting their fellow London side Charlton. Additionally, Cambridge and Oxford, both having narrowly escaped relegation last season, will clash at the Abbey Stadium.
Content: Blackpool, the team that got relegated to League One, will play against Burton at their home ground. Meanwhile, the recently promoted teams Northampton and Stevenage will face each other at Sixfields Stadium.
On the other hand, Carlisle, who made a comeback to League One after a gap of nine years by winning the play-offs against Stockport at Wembley, will have their first match at home against Fleetwood on the opening weekend.
Wrexham will make their return to the Football League in Sky Bet League Two with a home match against MK Dons on Saturday, August 5th at 3pm.
As for Notts County, the winners of the National League play-offs and one of the original members of the Football League, they will begin their campaign at Sutton United. Meanwhile, Forest Green Rovers, managed by Duncan Ferguson, who finished at the bottom of League One, will host Salford at The New Lawn Stadium.
Stockport County, who lost in the League Two play-off final to Carlisle United last season, will begin their season at home against Gillingham. Accrington Stanley, newly relegated, will host Newport County.
Harrogate Town will face Yorkshire rivals Doncaster Rovers on the opening day, while Morecambe, another casualty from League One, will welcome Walsall. Managed by Mark Hughes, promotion contenders Bradford City will travel to Crawley Town.
MK Dons will be hosting their fierce rivals AFC Wimbledon on Saturday November 18, and the return fixture has been scheduled for Saturday March 2.
What are the key dates for the 2023/24 WSL season?
The start date for the upcoming matches is set for the weekend of September 29/30 and October 1, while the final day of the season will take place on May 18/19, 2024.What are the key dates for the 2023/24 SWPL season?
The schedule for the upcoming season is as follows:Start date: August 13Winter break: December 18 to January 13Round 22: March 3, 2024Round 32: March 19, 2024Play-off finals: May 23/24, 2024When is the Community Shield?
The Community Shield match between Arsenal and Manchester City is set to take place on August 6, with a kick-off time of 4pm.When does the Carabao Cup start and finish?
Carabao Cup first round - Week commencing August 7Carabao Cup final - February 25, 2024
When are the FA Cup finals taking place?
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola lifts the FA Cup
Men's FA Cup final - TBC
Women's FA Cup final - Weekend of May 11/12, 2024
Other key domestic dates
Scottish League Cup final - December 17We Cup final - Weekend of March 23/24, 2024
Women's League Cup final - Weekend of March 30/31, 2024
Key European and international dates
The Champion League's preliminary round will kick off with the semi-finals on June 27, 2023, followed by the final on June 30. Subsequently, the first qualifying round will take place on July 11/12 and 18/19, while the second qualifying round will occur on July 25/26 and August 1/2. Moving forward, the third qualifying round will unfold on August 8/9 and 15, and the playoffs will be held on August 22/23 and 29/30. Finally, the ultimate showdown will unfold at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024.Champions League group stage match dates:
Group Stage:- Matchday 1: September 19/20
- Matchday 2: October 3/4
- Matchday 3: October 24/25
- Matchday 4: November 7/8
- Matchday 5: November 28/29
- Matchday 6: December 12/13
When do the knockout stages of the Champions League start?
Knockout Stage:- Round of 16: 5/6/12/13 March 5/6/12/13, 2024
- Quarter-finals: April 9/10 and 16/17, 2024
- Semi-finals: 30 April/May 1 and 7/8 May, 2024
- Final: June 1, 2024
Europa League 2023/24 match schedule
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Ivan Rakitic and Jesus Navas of Sevilla lift the Europa League
When are the 2023/24 Europa League qualifiers?
The third qualifying round will take place on August 10 and 17, while the play-offs are scheduled for August 24 and 31.When are the 2023/24 Europa League group stage matches?
The Champions League matches for the group stage are set to begin on September 21, followed by matchday 2 on October 5. Matchday 3 will take place on October 26, while matchday 4 is scheduled for November 9. Matchday 5 will be held on November 30, and the group stage will conclude with matchday 6 on December 14.When is the 2023/24 Europa League knockout stage?
Knockout stage playoffs: February 15 and 22, 2024Round of 16: March 7 and 14, 2024
Quarter-finals: April 11 and 18, 2024
Semi-finals: May 2 and 9, 2024
Final: May 22, 2024
The Europa League will reach its conclusion at the Dublin Arena in Ireland.
Europa Conference League 2023/24 schedule
When are the ECL qualification rounds?
First qualifying round: July 13 and 20Second qualifying round: July 27 and August 3Third qualifying round: August 10 and 17Play-offs: August 24 and 31When are the ECL group stage matches?
Matchday 1: September 21Matchday 2: October 5Matchday 3: October 26Matchday 4: November 9Matchday 5: November 30Matchday 6: December 14
