Premier League International Breaks 2026/27
When the league pauses for internationals, when it comes back, and exactly how long you're stuck without football.
No Premier League football right now
The league resumes on Saturday, 10 October with Gameweek 6 — 17 days to go.
The season at a glance
Each pink band is an international break — a stretch with no Premier League football.
All international breaks in 2026/27
Last match 20 Sep · resumes 10 Oct
Last match 8 Nov · resumes 21 Nov
Last match 10 Feb · resumes 20 Feb
Last match 3 Mar · resumes 13 Mar
Last match 20 Mar · resumes 10 Apr
Break dates are derived automatically from the published Premier League fixture list and update as fixtures are confirmed.
International break FAQ
When does the Premier League stop for international breaks?
The Premier League pauses several times each season for FIFA international windows, typically in September, October, November, and March. During these breaks there are no Premier League matches while players join their national teams. The exact dates for this season are listed above and update automatically as fixtures are confirmed.
When does the Premier League resume after an international break?
Play usually resumes the weekend after the international window ends. Each break above shows the exact resume date and the gameweek the league comes back with.
How many international breaks are there in a Premier League season?
A typical Premier League season has around four to five international breaks, concentrated in the first half of the season plus one in March. The full list for this season is shown above.