Registration periods for Ligue 1 and every France division, set by the French Football Federation (FFF).
The 2026 transfer windows for France, covering Ligue 1, Ligue 2, are the official player registration periods. Clubs can only register signings during the windows below. Dates apply to the whole country, not a single league.
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FranceUEFASeason Jul 2026 – Jun 2027
☀️Summer
1 Jul – 31 Aug 2026
Closed
❄️Winter
1 Jan – 31 Jan 2027
Opens in 94d
Key France transfer dates for 2026
Summer window opens1 July 2026
Summer deadline day31 August 2026
Winter window opens1 January 2027
Winter deadline day31 January 2027
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France transfer window FAQ
When does the Ligue 1 summer transfer window close in 2026?
The summer transfer window in France closes on 31 August 2026. It opens on 1 July 2026.
When does the France winter transfer window open?
The winter (mid-season) window opens on 1 January 2027 and closes on 31 January 2027.
Do Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 have the same transfer window?
Yes. Transfer windows are set by the French Football Federation (FFF) for the whole country, so all professional divisions share the same registration periods.
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