Registration periods for Bundesliga and every Germany division, set by the German Football Association (DFB).
The 2026 transfer windows for Germany, covering the Bundesliga, the 2. Bundesliga, 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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GermanyUEFASeason Jul 2026 – Jun 2027
☀️Summer
1 Jul – 1 Sept 2026
Closed
❄️Winter
1 Jan – 1 Feb 2027
Opens in 94d
Key Germany transfer dates for 2026
Summer window opens1 July 2026
Summer deadline day1 September 2026
Winter window opens1 January 2027
Winter deadline day1 February 2027
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Germany transfer window FAQ
When does the Bundesliga summer transfer window close in 2026?
The summer transfer window in Germany closes on 1 September 2026. It opens on 1 July 2026.
When does the Germany winter transfer window open?
The winter (mid-season) window opens on 1 January 2027 and closes on 1 February 2027.
Do the Bundesliga and the 2. Bundesliga have the same transfer window?
Yes. Transfer windows are set by the German Football Association (DFB) for the whole country, so all professional divisions share the same registration periods.
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