FPL 2025/26 Launch Date: When Will Fantasy Premier League Go Live?
- fplhints
- May 28
- 3 min read
Updated: 13 hours ago
FPL 2025/26 Launch Date: Predicted Release, Historical Trends & What to Expect
With the conclusion of the 2024/25 Premier League season, the countdown to the next campaign has already begun. Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers everywhere just want to know one thing: When Will FPL 2025/26 Go Live?
Though no official announcement has been made yet, we can use historical data, recent trends, and a few subtle signs to make an informed prediction. Here's a detailed analysis to help you prepare for the next FPL season.
What Is FPL and Why the Launch Date Matters
Fantasy Premier League (FPL) is the official fantasy football game of the English Premier League, played by over 11 million fans worldwide. Each summer, a new edition of the game is launched, bringing with it refreshed player prices, new team kits, promoted clubs, and game updates.
The launch date is crucial—it signals the beginning of pre-season content, endless drafting from FPL managers, mini-league recruitment, and tinkering galore.
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Historical FPL Launch Dates: A Clear Pattern
Looking at the last few seasons, there is a relatively consistent window in which the game goes live:
Season | FPL Launch Date | Premier League Start Date |
2024/25 | July 17, 2024 | August 17, 2024 |
2023/24 | July 5, 2023 | August 11, 2023 |
2022/23 | July 5, 2022 | August 5, 2022 |
2021/22 | June 23, 2021 | August 13, 2021 |
2020/21 | August 15, 2020* | September 12, 2020* |
2019/20 | June 27, 2019 | August 9, 2019 |
*Delayed season due to the impact of COVID-19.
On average, FPL launches about 4 to 6 weeks before the first Gameweek of the Premier League season.
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When Does the 2025/26 Premier League Start?
While the official fixture list will be released in mid-June 2025, it is widely expected that the 2025/26 Premier League season will likely begin on the weekend of August 16, 2025 (or August 15 with a Friday Night Kick Off)—in line with typical scheduling.
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Signs That the Launch Is Imminent
Here are the signals that FPL enthusiasts should watch out for in June:
1. Premier League Fixture Release (Mid-June)
Typically the first major step. In 2024, fixtures were released on June 18, and FPL went live one month later.
2. Promoted Clubs Fully Integrated
When promoted teams (from the Championship) appear with their kits and full player lists on the Premier League and FPL websites, the launch is near.
3. Price Reveal Campaigns on Social Media
FPL starts teasing player prices—particularly high-profile or fan-favourite players—on X, Instagram, and the Official Premier League app. This usually happens 3–5 days before the site goes live.
4. Website Maintenance Notices
The FPL site goes into maintenance mode or displays a “We’ll be back soon” message a day or two before the new season launches.
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Possible Launch Date Estimate for FPL 2025/26
Based on all the above, the earliest likely window for the game to launch is:
Week Commencing 14th July 2025* (see the video below for more information)
This would give FPL managers roughly one month before the Premier League kicks off—plenty of time for scouting preseason friendlies, monitoring transfers, and building squads.
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What to Do While You Wait
Watch the video above for more clues and keep a look out for Official Fantasy Premier League announced and also check out FPLHINTS' launch date predictions for 2023 and 2024 for further information.
Track Transfers: Summer signings often get price boosts and create new budget-friendly options.
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Final Thoughts
While we don’t have an exact date yet, the evidence points strongly to a mid-July 2025 launch for FPL 2025/26. Keep your notifications on, monitor fixture release announcements, and watch out for player price reveals—those are the clearest signs that fantasy football season is nearly upon us.
Until then, enjoy the off-season by not thinking too much about FPL!
