Ireland Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing Dates
Ireland Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing DatesFIFA has not published Ireland's next registration periods yet. Last season's dates are listed below for reference only — they are not the upcoming dates.
- Period 1 2026/27: ~1 Dec 2026 – 22 Feb 2027
- Period 2 2026/27: ~1 Jul – 28 Jul 2027
Expected to open in ~54 days
Based on 2025/26 dates. Official dates not yet published by FIFA.
Source: FIFA registration periods, verified 2 Oct 2026. Dates can change — confirm with the association. View on FIFA
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All known Ireland registration periods
Men's professional registration periods of the The Football Association of Ireland (UEFA).
| Period | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 2025/26 | Last season — reference only | ||
| Period 2 2025/26 | Last season — reference only | ||
| Period 1 2026/27 (estimate) | ~1 Dec 2026 | ~22 Feb 2027 | EstimateBased on 2025/26 · not yet published by FIFA |
| Period 2 2026/27 (estimate) | ~1 Jul 2027 | ~28 Jul 2027 | EstimateBased on 2025/26 · not yet published by FIFA |
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Ireland transfer window FAQ
When does the Ireland transfer window open?
FIFA has not yet published the 2026/27 registration periods for Ireland. The 2026/27 Ireland transfer window is expected to open around ~1 Dec 2026 and ~1 Jul 2027 (estimate based on 2025/26 dates, not official). For reference, last season's periods were: Period 1 2025/26: 1 Dec 2025 – 22 Feb 2026; Period 2 2025/26: 1 Jul – 28 Jul 2026.
When does the Ireland transfer window close?
FIFA has not yet published the 2026/27 registration periods for Ireland. The 2026/27 Ireland windows are expected to close around ~22 Feb 2027 and ~28 Jul 2027 (estimate based on 2025/26 dates, not official). Dates can change, so confirm with the The Football Association of Ireland before a deadline.
Can clubs in Ireland sign free agents outside the transfer window?
Sometimes. FIFA rules allow some exceptions, for example for professionals whose contract expired before the end of the last registration period, and national associations can have their own rules and conditions. Whether a specific player can be registered depends on the The Football Association of Ireland's regulations and the player's situation. This is general information, not legal advice: always check with the association before agreeing a signing.
Where do these Ireland transfer window dates come from?
From FIFA's registration calendar: the men's professional registration periods the The Football Association of Ireland has entered with FIFA, last checked on 2 Oct 2026. Leagues can set earlier deadlines than the association.
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