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Jun 17, 20261
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Liverpool FC Announces 2026-27 Season Key Dates Across All Competitions

Liverpool FC has outlined its full 2026-27 season schedule, including the Premier League start on August 22, the Champions League final on June 5 in Madrid, and FA Cup and Carabao Cup entry dates. The club also provided details on transfer windows and international breaks.




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Who
Liverpool FC
What
2026-27 season key dates announced
When
2026-27 season
Where
Estadio Metropolitano, Madrid
- 2026-27 season key dates announced
- Premier League starts August 22
- Champions League league phase draw August 27
- FA Cup final May 22
- Champions League final June 5 in Madrid
Liverpool FC has released a comprehensive schedule of key dates for the 2026-27 season, covering the Premier League, Champions League, domestic cups, transfer windows, and international breaks for the men’s first team.
The Premier League campaign is set to kick off on Saturday, August 22, with the full fixture list to be unveiled on Friday, June 19 at 10am BST, followed by changes for television coverage. The season will feature 33 weekend rounds and five midweek matchdays, concluding on Sunday, May 30, when all 10 final matches will kick off simultaneously.
In the Champions League, the league phase draw will take place on Thursday, August 27, with eight matchdays scheduled from September through January. The knockout stage begins with play-offs in mid-February, followed by the round of 16 in March, quarter-finals in early April, and semi-finals in late April and early May. The final is set for Saturday, June 5 at the Estadio Metropolitano in Madrid.
Liverpool will enter the Carabao Cup at the third round due to their European involvement, though specific match dates have yet to be confirmed. The Reds will also start the Emirates FA Cup at the third round, scheduled for the weekend of January 9-10, with subsequent rounds throughout February, March, April, and the final on Saturday, May 22.
The international match calendar has been restructured, with the first break of the season beginning on September 21, allowing up to four matches per country until October 6. Additional international windows with two matches each will run from November 9-17 and March 22-30. The AFC Asian Cup is planned for January 7 to February 5.
The summer transfer window is already open and will close at 11pm BST on Tuesday, September 1. The winter transfer window runs from Friday, January 1 to Monday, February 1, closing at 11pm GMT.
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Why This Matters
For Liverpool fans, this schedule provides a clear roadmap to plan match attendance, travel, and viewing. It also matters for sports broadcasters, betting markets, and fantasy football managers who need precise dates for lineup and strategy decisions.
Timeline & Sources
Jun 17, 2026
WireLiverpool FC announces 2026-27 season key dates
Jun 19, 2026
WirePremier League fixture list released
Aug 22, 2026
WirePremier League season starts
Aug 27, 2026
WireChampions League league phase draw
Sep 1, 2026
WireSummer transfer window closes
Sep 21, 2026
WireFirst international break begins
Jan 1, 2027
WireWinter transfer window opens
Jan 7, 2027
WireAFC Asian Cup starts
Jan 9, 2027
WireFA Cup third round weekend
Feb 1, 2027
WireWinter transfer window closes
May 22, 2027
WireFA Cup final
May 30, 2027
WirePremier League season ends
Jun 5, 2027
WireChampions League final in Madrid