FPL 2026/27 key dates
When does FPL start?
FPL 2026/27 is underway. Gameweek 1 kicked off on Friday 21 August. Here are the confirmed dates for the rest of the season.
Last checked
22 August 2026
We separate announced dates from inferred ones and link the official sources below.
Official FPL dates
The dates that matter.
- Confirmed
Fixtures released
19 June 2026
All 380 Premier League fixtures are out, so you can map the opening runs against the live player prices.
- Confirmed
FPL 2026/27 launch
Live now
The game is open with the full player list, positions, prices and Gameweek 1 deadline.
- Confirmed
Gameweek 1 deadline
21 August 2026, 18:30 BST
The deadline was 90 minutes before Arsenal v Coventry City. Player prices now move daily based on transfer activity.
- Confirmed
First league fixture
21 August 2026
Arsenal host Coventry City at 20:00 BST. The opening match round continues through Monday 24 August.
- Confirmed
Final match round
30 May 2027
All ten final-day matches are scheduled for the same Sunday. Fixture times can still move before then.
Do now
Build around confirmed data.
Map GW1 to GW6
The fixtures are official. Use the opening runs to shape a shortlist.
Use live prices
Search every 2026/27 player price and check the latest daily changes from official FPL data.
Get the new Team ID
Enter a squad and copy this season's number from your Points URL.
Common questions
What is actually known?
Is FPL 2026/27 live?
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Yes. The season is underway. Gameweek 1 kicked off on Friday 21 August 2026, and prices now move daily based on transfer activity.
When does the 2026/27 Premier League season start?
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The first fixture is Arsenal v Coventry City at 20:00 BST on Friday 21 August 2026. The rest of the opening match round runs through Monday 24 August.
Can I use last season's FPL Team ID?
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No. FPL assigns an entry ID when you register a squad for the new season. Open your current Points page and copy the number after /entry/ in the URL.
Your squad briefing
Turn the new Team ID into a briefing.
Enter your 2026/27 squad first, then use the Team ID from this season's Points page.
Load your 2026/27 squad
Public Team ID. No login for the briefing.