The deadlines for making changes to your Fantasy Premier League team are one and a half hours (90 minutes) before the kick-off of the first match of each gameweek.
It’s important to note that the dates and times of matches (and therefore deadlines) can sometimes change due to various factors such as television scheduling, weather conditions…
Keep Track of FPL Deadlines
There are several ways to keep track of FPL deadlines. The most straightforward method is to check the FPL website or app, which displays the deadline for the next gameweek prominently. You can find the deadline for each gameweek in the rules of Official FPL. The deadline will be displayed in your local time (unless you use VPN).
Next FPL deadline times 2024/25 + key dates, UCL, FA Cup, Carabao
Find the next FPL deadline times and key dates for UCL, FA Cup and Carabao cup in the table below
| 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 see this table in the FPL Calendar as well
Managing your team before the deadline
Here are a few tips for managing your team effectively:
- Try to make your transfers and team changes well at least few hours before the deadline to avoid last-minute rushes and server crashes.
- Keep an eye on the latest football news for information about injuries, suspensions, and team rotations.
- Consider the long-term fixture schedule when making transfers, not just the next gameweek.
How long does FPL take to update after the deadline?
Normally, FPL takes to update the game approximately 30 – 45 minutes after the deadline. However, the specific timing may vary depending on various factors, such as server load and the complexity of the game week’s matches.
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