The 2024/25 season of Fantasy Premier League is approaching very busy schedule.
So, let’s take a closer look at when we can expect blank and double gameweeks in FPL in the 2024/25 season.
The biggest difference from the previous season is that:
- FA Cup will not have replays
- the 5th round of the FA Cup will not be played in midweek but on the weekend,
- FA Cup 5th round and FA Cup Quarterfinals will not clash with any Premier League games
- that result in fewer postponements, fewer blanks, and double gameweeks.
So, only the Carabao Cup final will clash with the Premier League (GW29), FA Cup Semifinals (GW34), and potentially the FA Cup Final (GW37).
FPL Calendar
| Gameweek | Deadline (UK Time) | |
|---|---|---|
| GW 14 | 3 Dec 18:00 (Tuesday) | |
| GW 15 | 7 Dec 11:00 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 6 (10-11 December) | ||
| GW 16 | 14 Dec 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| Carabao Cup QF (18 December) | ||
| GW 17 | 21 Dec 11:00 (Saturday) | |
| GW 18 | 26 Dec 11:00 (Thursday) | |
| First Wildcard Window Closes (Sun 29 Dec 12:59) | ||
| GW 19 | 29 Dec 13:00 (Sunday) | |
| Second Wildcard Window Opens (Sun 29 Dec 13:01) | ||
| Winter Transfer Window Open (1 January) | ||
| GW 20 | 4 Jan 11:00 (Saturday) | |
| Carabao Cup SF 1L (8 January) | ||
| FA Cup 3rd Round (11 January - Saturday) | ||
| GW 21 | 14 Jan 18:00 (Tuesday) | |
| GW 22 | 18 Jan 11:00 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 7 (21-22 January) | ||
| GW 23 | 25 Jan 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 8 (29 January) | ||
| GW 24 | 1 Feb 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| Winter Transfer Window Close (3 February) | ||
| Carabao Cup SF 2L (5 February) | ||
| FA Cup 4th Round (8 February - Saturday) | ||
| UCL Matchday 9 - Play Offs 1stR (11-12 February) | ||
| GW 25 | 15 Feb 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 10 - Play Offs 2ndR (18-19 February) | ||
| GW 26 | 22 Feb 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| GW 27 | 25 Feb 18:15 (Tuesday) | |
| FA Cup 5th Round (1 March - Saturday) | ||
| UCL Matchday 11 - R16 1stR (4-5 March) | ||
| GW 28 | 8 Mar 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 12 - R16 2ndR (4-5 March) | ||
| GW 29 (blank) | 15 Mar 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| Carabao Cup Final (16 March - Sun) | ||
| International Break (17–25 March) | ||
| FA Cup QF (29 March - Sat) | ||
| GW 30 | 1 Apr 18:15 (Tuesday) | |
| GW 31 | 5 Apr 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 13 - QF 1stR (8-9 April) | ||
| GW 32 | 12 Apr 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 14 - QF 2ndR (15-16 April) | ||
| GW 33 (likely double) | 19 Apr 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| GW 34 (blank) | 26 Apr 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| FA Cup SF (26 April - Sat) | ||
| UCL Matchday 15 - SF 1stR (29-30 April) | ||
| GW 35 | 3 May 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| UCL Matchday 16 - SF 2ndR (6-7 May) | ||
| GW 36 (likely double) | 10 May 13:30 (Saturday) | |
| FA Cup Final (17 May - Sat) | ||
| GW 37 (unlikely blank) | 18 May 13:30 (Sunday) | |
| Europa League Final (21 May) | ||
| GW 38 | 25 May 14:30 (Sunday) | |
| Conference League Final (28 May 2025) | ||
| UCL Matchday 17 - Final (31 May) | ||
| International Break (2–10 June) | ||
| CONCACAF Gold Cup (14 June – 6 July) | ||
| 2025 FIFA Club World Cup (June 15 - July 13) | ||
| GW1 Premier League 2025/26 | 16 August 2025 (Saturday) |
You can check our FPL calendar to see the schedule in the bigger picture.
When are the next blank & double gameweeks in Fantasy Premier League 2024/25?
Gameweek 29: Blank Gameweek
Due to the collision with the Carabao Cup Final played on Saturday 16 March.
- Up to 4 teams might blank
Gameweek 33: Likely Double Gameweek
- It is only free midweek between BGW29 and GW35
Gameweek 34: Blank Gameweek
- due to the collision with FA Cup Semi Final
- up to 8 teams might blank
Gameweek 36: Likely Double Gameweek
- Free midweek without Champions League games (see our FPL calendar) which makes it ideal for postponed games to be scheduled to.
Gameweek 37: Potential but unlikely blank gameweek
- The FA Cup Final is played on Saturday 17 May, while GW37 starts on Sunday 18 May, so potentially, finalists in the FA Cup could have their games postponed, but they could be postponed inside the same gameweek (GW37), although there is Europa League Final in midweek
- Up to 4 teams might blank, or have the game postponed to a later day in the GW37
FAQ
What is a double gameweek in Fantasy Premier League?
Double gameweek is a gameweek in Fantasy Premier League, where some teams play twice. So if you own double gameweek players in your fantasy teams, you will get fantasy points from both matches, not just one.
Read more: What is a double gameweek in FPL?
What is a blank gameweek in Fantasy Premier League?
Blank gameweek is a gameweek where some fixtures were postponed so we do not have 10 fixtures as usual, but 9 or fewer. Players with blank gameweek will score zero points for your fantasy team in that round.
Read more: What is a blank gameweek in FPL?
