Premier League action is back and that means so too is the excitement - and competitiveness - around Fantasy Premier League (FPL).
Mohamed Salah and Liverpool are out to defend their title, with no shortage of reinforcements, but Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United will all hope to have their say.
To help you stay ahead of the curve, GOAL has all the details about FPL deadlines for 2025-26, so you can plan your team updates accordingly.
Fantasy Premier League deadlines for 2025-26
The deadline is usually set 90 minutes before the kick-off time in the first match of the Gameweek.
Here are all the 2025-26 FPL deadlines, from Gameweek 1 through to Gameweek 38, but do note that the deadlines are subject to change depending on fixture changes.
Last updated:August 15, 2023
| Gameweek | Deadline (UK time) |
|---|---|
| Gameweek 1 | August 15 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 2 | August 22 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 3 | August 30 (11am) |
| Gameweek 4 | September 13 (11am) |
| Gameweek 5 | September 20 (11am) |
| Gameweek 6 | September 27 (11am) |
| Gameweek 7 | October 4 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 8 | October 18 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 9 | October 25 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 10 | November 1 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 11 | November 8 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 12 | November 22 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 13 | November 29 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 14 | December 3 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 15 | December 6 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 16 | December 13 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 17 | December 20 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 18 | December 27 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 19 | December 30 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 20 | January 3 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 21 | January 7 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 22 | January 17 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 23 | January 24 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 24 | January 31 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 25 | February 7 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 26 | February 11 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 27 | February 21 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 28 | February 28 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 29 | March 4 (6:30pm) |
| Gameweek 30 | March 14 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 31 | March 21 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 32 | April 11 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 33 | April 18 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 34 | April 25 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 35 | May 2 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 36 | May 9 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 37 | May 17 (1:30pm) |
| Gameweek 38 | May 24 (2:30pm) |
As noted, deadlines for FPL changes generally cut off one hour and 30 minutes before the first match of a particular gameweek. Sometimes there will be 12 noon or 12:30pm kick-offs and on such occasions, the deadlines are 10:30am or 11am.
We generally advise FPL players to get their team organised a few days beforehand - when team news from the press conferences is confirmed. Of course, life has a habit of getting in the way of even the most dedicated fan.
Can you make changes when the deadline passes?
You will still be able to make changes to your team after the deadline, but they will only come into effect for the next gameweek. So, be sure to set your reminders!
The secret to success in fantasy football is staying on top of the deadlines so that you can maximise your points each week. Make it part of your routine and double check times here.

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