Key Dates for Important Football Matches in 2024
What’s happening before the 2024–25 Premier League season kicks off?
It’s going to be a busy summer of football before the Premier League starts on August 17, 2024. Here are the key dates you need to know:
When are the final Copa America squads announced?
12 June – The final squads for the Copa America will be announced. Each team will pick 26 players to travel to the United States for the tournament. Key Premier League players expected to be chosen include Emiliano Martinez, Cristian Romero, Moises Caicedo, and Alisson.
When does Euro 2024 start?
14 June – Euro 2024 begins with Germany playing Scotland at 20:00 BST. Italy starts their title defense against Albania on 15 June, and England faces Serbia on 16 June.
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When does the Premier League transfer window open?
14 June – The Premier League transfer window opens. Clubs will have until 23:00 BST on 30 August to make their transfers.
When are the Premier League fixtures released?
18 June – The fixtures for the 2024/25 Premier League season will be released at 09:00 BST. The season will run from 17 August 2024 to 25 May 2025.
When does the Copa America start?
21 June – The Copa America kicks off with Argentina playing Canada in Atlanta, Georgia, at 01:00 BST.
When do Premier League clubs resume training?
1 July – Most Premier League clubs will begin pre-season training. Players involved in international tournaments will join later.
When is the Euro 2024 final?
14 July – The Euro 2024 final will be held in Berlin at 20:00 BST.
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When is the Copa America 2024 final?
15 July – The Copa America final will take place in Florida at 01:00 BST.
When is the first Premier League pre-season fixture?
15 July – Manchester United will play against Norwegian side Rosenborg in Trondheim at 17:00 BST. Many Premier League clubs will have friendly matches in the USA and Asia.
When does the Olympic football tournament start?
24 July – The Olympic football tournament begins. Spain will play Uzbekistan and Argentina will take on Morocco at 14:00 BST. The final is on 9 August.
When is the FA Community Shield?
10 August – The FA Community Shield will see Manchester City face Manchester United at Wembley at 20:00 BST.
When does the Premier League season begin?
17 August – The 2024/25 Premier League season kicks off. Leicester City, Ipswich Town, and Southampton are the newly promoted teams.
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