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France football transfer window 2026

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
Open · 35d left
❄️Winter
1 Jan – 31 Jan 2027
Opens in 158d

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

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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