When does football season start: 2023/24 Premier League start

The question is when does football season start 2023/24? Every football fan is curious to know about the football matches so that they won’t miss any important match. The 2023/24 football season promises to be an action-packed one, with numerous leagues and tournaments lined up. The Premier League for the 2023/24 season is scheduled to commence on August 11, 2023, and conclude on May 19, 2024, with all final matches kicking off simultaneously.

In the EFL (English Football League), fixture release day took place on June 22, 2023, with matches kicking off on August 5, 2023. The Women's Super League (WSL) is slated to start on the weekend of September 29, 30, and October 1, 2023, with the season concluding on May 18 and 19, 2024.

The Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) will kick off its various divisions in early August, with the Viaplay Cup group stage starting in mid-July and the final scheduled for December 17, 2023.

In European competition, the UEFA Champions League is set to begin on June 27, 2023, with group stage matches starting in September. The knockout stages, including the final at Wembley Stadium, are scheduled for the following year.

Read the article to know more about the key dates of different football tournaments. The article shows some of the key dates for football enthusiasts to mark on their calendars as they eagerly anticipate the 2023/24 football season.

What are the important dates for 2023/24 Premier League season?

The Premier League for the 2023/24 season is set to begin on Friday, August 11, 2023. The last matches of the season will be played on Sunday, May 19, 2024, and all these matches will kick off at the same time.

This season's schedule is returning to normal after some disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The players have enough rest during the busy Christmas and New Year period. No two rounds of matches during this time will take place.

There will be a mid-season player break. The 10 matches will be spread out over the weekends from January 13 to January 20.

What time does the transfer window start and close?

The summer transfer window for English football in 2023 started on June 14 and ended on September 1. During this time, clubs can buy and sell players. If a player doesn't have a club, they can be signed at any time. Clubs can also sign players on loan, depending on their league's rules. 

The Premier League's winter transfer window will open on January 1, 2024, and will close at 11 pm on February 1, 2024.

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What are the dates for the 2023/24 EFL season?

 Important dates for EFL Football season 2023/24

  • Fixture Release Date: Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 9 am - This is when all 72 EFL clubs will announce their schedules for the upcoming season.
  • Start Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 - The season's first matches will kick off this weekend, with a possible live game on Friday, August 4.
  • Carabao Cup Round One: Week commencing (w/c) August 7, 2023 - The first round of the Carabao Cup will take place shortly after the start of the season.
  • Carabao Cup Final: Sunday, February 25, 2024 - The Carabao Cup Final will take place at Wembley Stadium.
  • EFL Trophy Round One: Week commencing (w/c) September 4, 2023 - The first round of the EFL Trophy will start in early September.
  • EFL Trophy Final: April 7, 2024 - The EFL Trophy Final will take place on this date.
  • League One Play-Off Final: May 18, 2024
  • League Two Play-Off Final: May 19, 2024
  • Championship Play-Off Final: May 26, 2024

These dates are important for fans and clubs to mark in their calendars for the 2023/24 EFL season.

What are the important dates for the WSL season in 2023–2024?

Important dates for the WSL Football season 2023/24

The 2023/24 Women's Super League (WSL) season will start on the weekend of September 29th, 30th, and October 1st, 2023.

  • The season will come to an end on the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2024.
  • The Continental League Cup final is scheduled for March 30 and 31, 2024.
  • The Women's FA Cup final will take place six weeks later, on May 11 and 12, 2024.

What are the key dates for the 2023/24 SPFL season?

CINCH PREMIERSHIP:

  • Start of the season: August 5/6, 2023
  • Winter break: January 3-19, 2024
  • Fixture round 33: April 13/14, 2024
  • Fixture round 38: May 18/19, 2024
  • cinch Premiership play-off final: May 23 & May 26, 2024

CINCH CHAMPIONSHIP:

  • Start: August 5, 2023
  • Fixture round 36: May 3, 2024

CINCH LEAGUE 1 & CINCH LEAGUE 2:

  • Start: August 5, 2023
  • Fixture round 36: May 4, 2024

VIAPLAY CUP:

Group stage:

  • Match day 1: July 15/16, 2023
  • Match day 2: July 18/19, 2023
  • Match day 3: July 22/23, 2023
  • Match day 4: July 25/26, 2023
  • Match day 5: July 29/30, 2023
  • Second round: August 19/20, 2023
  • Quarter-finals: September 26-28, 2023 (midweek)
  • Semi-finals: November 4/5, 2023
  • Final: December 17, 2023

Additionally, it's worth noting that the cinch Premiership will have a winter break from January 3 to January 19, 2024. Fixtures for the 2023/24 League Season will be published toward the end of June.

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What are the important dates for the SWPL season in 2023–2024?

  • Fixture publication: Fixtures for SWPL and SWPL 2 were published on July 3, 2023, at 10:00.
  • Fixture round 1: The first round of SWPL and SWPL 2 matches will take place on Sunday, August 13, 2023.
  • Winter break: There will be a winter break from Monday, December 18, to Saturday, January 13, 2023/24. Please note that the Scottish Cup is scheduled for January 7.
  • Fixture round 22 (SWPL): These matches are scheduled for Sunday, March 3, 2023.
  • Fixture Round 32 (SWPL) & Fixture Round 28 (SWPL 2): These matches are set for Sunday, May 19, 2024.
  • SWPL Play-Off Finals: The SWPL Play-Off Finals will take place on Thursday, May 23, and Friday, May 24, 2024.

Sky Sports Cup Dates:

  • 1st Round: Sunday, September 3, 2023.
  • 2nd Round: Sunday, October 1, 2023.
  • Quarter-Final: Sunday, November 12, 2023.
  • Semi-Final: Sunday, January 21, 2024.
  • Sky Sports Cup Final: The final match is scheduled for either Saturday, March 23, or Sunday, March 24, 2024.

Important international and European dates

The Champions League is set to start on June 27, 2023, and it will finish with the final at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024. Here are some key dates leading up to the final:

  • Preliminary round semi-finals: June 27
  • Preliminary round final: June 30
  • First qualifying round: July 11/12 and 18/19
  • Second qualifying round: July 25/26 and August 1/2
  • Third qualifying round: August 8/9 and 15
  • Play-offs: August 22/23 and 29/30

Dates of the Champions League group stage games:

The UEFA Champions League group stage begins in September, right after the first international break of the season, which happens from September 4 to 12.

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Here are the dates for the Champions League group stage matches:

  • Match day 1: September 19/20, 2023
  • Match day 2: October 3/4, 2023
  • Match day 3: October 24/25, 2023
  • Match day 4: November 7/8, 2023
  • Match day 5: November 28/29, 2023
  • Match day 6: December 12/13, 2023

When do the Champions League semifinals begin?

The UEFA Champions League knockout stage for the 2023/24 season starts in February 2024. The final match will take place at Wembley Stadium on June 1, 2024.

  • Round of 16: Matches will happen on February 13/14/20/21 and March 5/6/12/13, 2024.
  • Quarter-finals: These matches are set for April 9/10 and 16/17, 2024.
  • Semi-finals: The semi-final matches are scheduled for April 30/May 1 and May 7/8, 2024.
  • Final: The big final will take place on June 1, 2024.

Europa League 2023/24 match schedule

The 2023/24 Europa League is the 53rd season of this club competition. It's also the 15th season since it changed its name from the UEFA Cup to the UEFA Europa League. This year marks the third season with the new format.

The tournament started on August 10, 2023, and it will continue until the final match, which will be held on May 22, 2024.

When are the group stage matches for the Europa League in 2023/24?

Here are the important dates for the tournament:

  • Match day 1: September 21, 2023
  • Match day 2: October 5, 2023
  • Match day 3: October 26, 2023
  • Match day 4: November 9, 2023
  • Match day 5: November 30, 2023
  • Match day 6: December 14, 2023

When is the ECL knockout stage?

In the ECL tournament, the top 32 competitors moved on to the Knockout Stage. This event happened at the Here East Theatre in Stratford, London, on April 22 and 23, 2023.

The knockout stage of the 2023/24 Europa League has some important dates:

  • Knockout round play-offs: February 15 and 22, 2024.
  • Round of 16: March 7 and 14, 2024.
  • Quarter-finals: April 11 and 18, 2024.
  • Semi-finals: May 2 and 9, 2024.
  • Final: The big final match will take place on May 22, 2024.

FAQs

Question. When does football season start 23/24?

Answer: The opening day of the season for the 2023/24, football championship will be on Friday, August 11, 2023.

Question. What are the famous teams participating in football season 2023/24 championship?

Answer: Sunderland, Swansea City, Watford, West Bromwich Albion are some of the famous teams participating in football season 2023/24 championship.

Question: when does the NFL season start 2023?

Answer: The 2023 NFL season is the 104th season of the National Football League (NFL). It started on September 7, 2023, with a game between the defending Super Bowl LVII champions, Kansas City, and Detroit. The season will wrap up on January 7, 2024.

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