ABOUT United Kingdom Football Calendar 2026
January – May 2026: Premier League 2025/26 Season
| Event Date | Match Type | Location | Category |
|---|
| January–May 2026 | Premier League Fixtures (approx. 180 matches) | Across England (20 stadiums) | Professional Football / League |
| May 2026 | Premier League Final Matchday (Round 38) | Multiple stadiums | League Finale |
| May 2026 | Premier League Trophy Presentation | London or depending on champion | Ceremony / Football |
(Individual match dates exist but are too numerous to list — same as the rugby leagues.)
January – May 2026: English Football League (EFL) – Championship, League One, League Two
| Event Date | Competition | Location | Category |
|---|
| January–May 2026 | Championship Fixtures | England (24 clubs) | Professional Football / League |
| January–May 2026 | League One Fixtures | England (24 clubs) | Professional Football / League |
| January–May 2026 | League Two Fixtures | England (24 clubs) | Professional Football / League |
| May 2026 | EFL Playoffs (Championship, League One, League Two) | Wembley Stadium | Playoffs / Finals |
January – June 2026: FA Cup 2025/26
| Event Date | Round | Location | Category |
|---|
| January 2026 | FA Cup Third Round | Multiple UK stadiums | Knockout Football |
| February 2026 | FA Cup Fourth Round | UK | Knockout Football |
| March 2026 | FA Cup Quarter-Finals | UK | Knockout Football |
| April 2026 | FA Cup Semi-Finals | Wembley Stadium | Major Football Event |
| May 2026 | FA Cup Final 2026 | Wembley Stadium | National Cup Final |
| January – February 2026: EFL Cup (Carabao Cup) 2025/26 |
| Event Date | Round | Location | Category |
|---|
| January 2026 | Semi-Finals (Leg 1 & 2) | UK grounds | Knockout Football |
| February 2026 | EFL Cup Final 2026 | Wembley Stadium | National Cup Final |
February – May 2026: UEFA Competitions (English & Scottish clubs)
| Event Date | Competition | Location | Category |
|---|
| February–March 2026 | Champions League Knockout Rounds | European & UK stadiums | European Football |
| February–March 2026 | Europa League Knockout Rounds | European & UK stadiums | European Football |
| April–May 2026 | Champions League Quarter & Semi-Finals | UK (if clubs qualify) | European Football |
| May 2026 | Champions League Final (not in UK) | Location abroad | Major Event |
(Only UK-hosted matches included.)
June–July 2026: Pre-Season Friendlies (UK Clubs)
| Event Date | Match Type | Location | Category |
|---|
| June–July 2026 | Summer Friendlies | Across UK | Club Friendlies |
| July 2026 | Pre-season Cup Tournaments | England & Scotland | Friendly Cup Matches |
August 2026: Start of New Football Season (2026/27)
| Event Date | Competition | Location | Category |
|---|
| August 2026 | Premier League Opening Weekend | UK Stadiums | League Season Start |
| August 2026 | Championship / League 1 / League 2 Opening Matches | UK | League Season Start |
| August 2026 | FA Community Shield 2026 | Wembley Stadium | National Super Cup |
September–December 2026: Regular League & European Competitions
| Event Date | Competition | Location | Category |
|---|
| Sept–Dec 2026 | Premier League Fixtures | UK Stadiums | Domestic League |
| Sept–Dec 2026 | EFL League Fixtures | UK Stadiums | Domestic League |
| Sept–Dec 2026 | Champions League & Europa League Group Matches | UK Stadiums | European Football |
November 2026: International Break – UK Stadiums (Potential Matches)
| Event Date | Event | Location | Category |
|---|
| November 2026 | England International Home Match | Wembley Stadium | International Football |
| November 2026 | Scotland Home International Match | Hampden Park | International Football |
| November 2026 | Wales Home International Match | Cardiff | International Football |
(Exact opponents released later.)
