It’s only been two weeks since the end of the Premier League campaign, and even amid the disappointment of the run-in, it’s already starting to feel like a long summer.
The World Cup will offer a distraction, but club football remains the be-all and end-all for many. With that in mind, here are some key dates to keep an eye on over the summer.
11 June: World Cup starts
The Fifa World Cup begins on Thursday with co-hosts Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening fixture (8 pm BST). Everton have four names at this summer’s tournament, with Nathan Patterson and Scotland starting their tournament against Haiti on 14 June.
Iliman Ndiaye and Idrissa Gana Gueye feature for the first time when Senegal take on France (16 June), while Jordan Pickford and England commence their campaign against Croatia on 19 June.
15 June: Summer transfer window opens
Although confirmation of deals are already starting to filter in, the summer transfer window officially opens on 15 June. David Moyes has stressed the importance of completing summer business early, with a desire for the bulk of new signings to be in place before pre-season starts.
An approach for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney is underway in an encouraging sign, though recent reports have tempered transfer expectations.
19 June: Premier League fixtures released (10 am)
Everton will discover their full fixture list for the 2026-27 Premier League season on 19 June, with the club’s schedule set for release at 10 am BST.
19 July: World Cup Final
The Final on 19 July will mark the end of the 2026 World Cup in North America. Should any of Everton’s representatives reach the final, they will be handed a post-tournament break before returning for pre-season. The bulk of the squad are expected to return for pre-season in late June.
12 August: Everton vs Newcastle, Edinburgh 5:15 pm
Everton have confirmed only one pre-season fixture so far. The Toffees take on Newcastle United in the Scottish capital on 12 August. The fixture will take place at Murrayfield Stadium.
22-23 August: Premier League opening weekend
The 2026-27 Premier League season will begin on the weekend of 22 and 23 August.
1 September: Transfer Deadline Day (window closes at 11 pm BST)
The summer transfer window will close for Premier League clubs on 1 September at 11 pm BST.