📅 Summer 2025 transfer window dates: opening, Club World Cup break & closing

The 2025 summer transfer window promises to be historic. In addition to the traditional opening and closing periods, clubs will have to deal with a major new feature: a special break linked to the Club World Cup . This unprecedented segmentation of the calendar is a game-changer for fans, players, and sports management. Here's everything you need to know, league by league.

🗓️ Key dates for the 2025 summer transfer window by league

The 2025 transfer window is officially divided into two opening phases , with a temporary break to avoid interaction with the FIFA Club World Cup, which will be held in June 2025 in the United States.

Premier League (England)

Opening #1 : June 1-10, 2025
Transfer window break : June 11 to 15 (during the preliminary phase of the Club World Cup)
Opening #2 : June 16 to September 1, 2025
Closing : Monday, September 1st at 7pm BST

Ligue 1 (France)

Opening #1 : June 1-10, 2025
Break : June 11 to 15, 2025
Opening #2 : July 1 to September 1, 2025
Closing : September 1 at 7 p.m. BST (same timing as PL)

La Liga (Spain)

Opening #1 : June 1–10, 2025
Break : June 11–15, 2025
Opening #2 : July 1 to September 1, 2025
Closing : September 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. BST

Serie A (Italy) and Bundesliga (Germany)

Opening #1 : June 1–10, 2025
Break : June 11–15, 2025
Opening #2 : July 1 to September 1, 2025
Closing : September 1, 2025 at 7 p.m. BST

⚖️ Why this segmentation?

FIFA has imposed a temporary pause to avoid disrupting the 2025 Club World Cup. This new format, with 32 clubs, including Real Madrid, Manchester City and PSG, requires a total concentration of the participating teams.

This break also helps avoid player transfers in the middle of the tournament, which would have distorted the competition or put certain squads in difficulty.

📊 Summary table of the dates of the summer 2025 transfer window

Championship	Opening #1	Club WC Break	Opening #2	Closing of the transfer window
Premier League	June 1–10	June 11–15	June 16 – September 1	September 1st at 7pm BST
Ligue 1	June 1–10	June 11–15	July 1st – September 1st	September 1st at 7pm BST
La Liga	June 1–10	June 11–15	July 1st – September 1st	September 1st at 7pm BST
Serie A / Bundesliga	June 1–10	June 11–15	July 1st – September 1st	September 1st at 7pm BST

🤔 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why does the transfer window start in June and then stop?

To respect the holding of the 2025 Club World Cup and guarantee the integrity of the squads during the competition.

Are all transfers frozen during the break?

Clubs can negotiate, but official contract registrations are frozen between June 11 and 15.

Can you sign a free player during the break?

Yes. Unsigned players can sign at any time.

Do the same dates apply for Ligue 2, Segunda and Serie B?

Overall yes, but each federation can adjust marginally (always check on official sites).

🚀 Conclusion: a transfer window like no other

With a double opening , a global break , and a uniform closing across Europe , the 2025 summer transfer window promises to be intense and strategic. For clubs, every day counts. For fans, every rumor is a potential buzz.