First Look: Premier League 2023/24 Season Fixtures Revealed

Clubs can now start preparing for the upcoming season after Manchester City's third consecutive Premier League win and promotions for Burnley, Sheffield United, and Luton Town. However, the fate of Southampton, Leicester, and Leeds United in the Sky Bet Championship leaves supporters eager to know when the schedule for the first set of fixtures will be released.

We provides you with all you need to know about the key dates for the forthcoming fixture announcements.

When will the new Premier League fixtures be released?

On Thursday, June 15 at 9am BST, the Premier League fixtures for the 2023/24 season will be unveiled. Fans can find their team's schedule live on our digital platforms, while We News will provide an hour-long show covering the major headlines.

When are the EFL fixtures announced?

The eagerly anticipated release of the English Football League fixtures for the 2023/24 season is set to take place at 9am BST on Thursday, June 22. Football fans across the country are eagerly awaiting the announcement as they plan their trips to see their favorite teams in action.

When are the SPFL fixtures announced?

Meanwhile, Scottish football enthusiasts will have to wait a little longer as the SPFL fixtures for the same season will be released at 9am BST on Friday, June 30. Excitement is building as fans anticipate the upcoming season and the matches that lie ahead.

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 Premier League season?

The Premier League season will kick-off on August 12 and conclude nine months later on May 19 2024.

The commencement of the season has been pushed back by a week compared to the 2022/23 launch to account for the return to regular scheduling after the Covid-19 outbreak and the Qatar 2022 World Cup, which caused disruptions over the past three seasons. Nonetheless, the fixture list does include the reintroduction of the mid-season player break, which will occur from January 13-20.

When does the transfer window open and close?

To alleviate the burden on players during the festive period, the league has promised to honor its commitment to clubs by ensuring that no two rounds will be scheduled within 48 hours of each other. This move aims to provide adequate rest time for the players and prevent injuries caused by overexertion during the busy season.

The Premier League's summer transfer window is set to commence from Wednesday, June 14, and will come to a close at 11pm on Friday, September 1. Similarly, the winter transfer window will open on Monday, January 1, 2024, and will conclude on Thursday, February 1, 2024, providing a shorter time frame for teams to make necessary transfers.

The transfer windows for major European football leagues including the EFL, Bundesliga, Serie A, LaLiga, and Ligue 1 will all close simultaneously; however, there may be variations in timing. Stay informed about the latest transfer news by following our dedicated Transfer Centre blog on We, where you can catch up on analysis and updates on player movements.

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 EFL season?

Start date - August 5League One play-off final - May 18League Two play-off final - May 19Championship play-off final - May 26

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 WSL season?

Start date - Weekend of September 29/30 and October 1Final day - May 18/19

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 SPFL season?

Start date - August 5/6Winter break - January 3 to 19

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 SWPL season?

Start date - August 13Winter break - December 18 to January 13Round 22 - March 3Round 32 - March 19Play-off finals - May 23/24

When is the Community Shield?

Community Shield - Arsenal vs Manchester City - TBC

When does the Carabao Cup start and finish?

Carabao Cup first round - Week commencing August 7Carabao Cup final - February 25

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 - TBCWomen's FA Cup final - Weekend of May 11/12

Other key domestic dates

Scottish League Cup final - December 17We Cup final - Weekend of March 23/24Women's League Cup final - Weekend of March 30/31

Key European and international dates

The 2023-24 Champions League season is set to kick off on June 27, culminating with the final game at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024. The preliminary round semi-finals will take place on June 27, followed by the preliminary round final on June 30. The first, second, and third qualifying rounds will be held on July 11/12 and 18/19, July 25/26 and August 1/2, and August 8/9 and 15, respectively. The play-offs are scheduled for August 22/23 and 29/30.

Champions League group stage match dates:

Matchday 1: September 19/20Matchday 2: October 3/4Matchday 3: October 24/25Matchday 4: November 7/8Matchday 5: November 28/29Matchday 6: December 12/13

When do the knockout stages of the Champions League start?

The schedule for the knockout stages of the tournament has been announced. The Round of 16 matches will take place on March 5/6 and 12/13, 2024. The quarter-finals will be held on April 9/10 and 16/17, 2024, followed by the semi-finals on April 30/May 1 and May 7/8, 2024. The final match of the tournament will take place on 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?

Third qualifying round: August 10 and 17Play-offs: August 24 and 31

When are the 2023/24 Europa League group stage matches?

Matchday 1: September 21Matchday 2: October 5Matchday 3: October 26Matchday 4: November 9Matchday 5: November 30Matchday 6: December 14

When is the 2023/24 Europa League knockout stage?

The 2024 Europa League will come to a thrilling end at the Dublin Arena, located in the beautiful Republic of Ireland. The tournament will feature knockout round play-offs scheduled for February 15 and 22, 2024, followed by the round of 16 on March 7 and 14, 2024. The quarter-finals will take place on April 11 and 18, 2024, followed by the semi-finals on May 2 and 9, 2024. Finally, the grand finale will take place on May 22, 2024. Get ready for an unforgettable journey filled with exciting matches and unforgettable moments in the heart of Dublin.

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 31

When are the ECL group stage matches?