MLS players support plan to align with international calendar
Major League Soccer will shift its regular season to a mid-July-to-spring schedule beginning in 2027, aligning with the international calendar and transfer windows.
Why MLS is changing to summer-spring schedule with a winter break
MLS will shift to a July–April season with playoffs in May and a mid-December–February winter break beginning in 2027 to better align with European leagues.
When does the January transfer window open and close?
Winter transfer window for Premier League, EFL and Scottish clubs runs 1 January–2 February 2026; WSL and major European leagues close in early February.
When does the transfer window close? Premier League, LaLiga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A deadline day dates, times
Major European top-flight transfer windows close on September 1, 2025, with the Premier League deadline at 19:00 BST and a two-hour deal-sheet filing extension.