When does the summer transfer window close?

The summer transfer window will close for Premier League and EFL clubs at 23:00 BST on Tuesday, 1 September. The window opened for a second time this year on Monday, 15 June. Fifa rules state a transfer window cannot last more than 16 weeks in a calendar year. Last season, the transfer window for clubs in the Premier League and English Football League closed at 19:00 to move it in line with the working day. However, it has returned to its usual 23:00 slot this season. The windows in Spain, Germany, Italy all close on the same day, but earlier in the evening. In Ligue 1, the window shuts a day earlier. Clubs in Scotland have until 17:00 on Thursday, 3 September to complete their business. The Women's Super League transfer window also closes on Thursday, 3 September. This article is the latest from BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team. Chelsea broke the British transfer record when signing Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa earlier this summer [Getty Images] More questions answered... What has changed in FPL for 2026-27 season? How do add-ons work in football transfers? What are the rules on transfer window player swaps? Why do teams choose not to disclose transfer fees?