Transfer deadline day
| Transfer deadline day | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Deadline day |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sports, association football |
| Frequency | Biannually (including summer and winter) |
| Location | Worldwide |
| Inaugurated | August 31, 2002 (summer), January 31, 2003 (winter) |
| Organised by | FIFA (regulations); national football associations (enforcement) |
The transfer deadline day (also known as a deadline day) is a semiannual event in association football. Inaugurated by FIFA for the 2002-2003 season[1][2] it is notable for its extensive media coverage that surrounds it, particularly in European countries.
See also
References
- ^ UEFA Executive Committee (24 January 2002). "Transfer windows recommended". UEFA. Retrieved 31 August 2025.
- ^ "The origins of the transfer window system". Premier League. 9 June 2016. Retrieved 3 September 2025.