Harry Diamond 07/06/2026 10comments  |  Jump to last

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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.

 

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Mark Ryan
1 Posted 07/06/2026 at 17:32:54
Dan Friedkin attends a home game, when's that?
Jack Convery
2 Posted 08/06/2026 at 11:05:26
Mark, Friedkin owns a dog called Angus. Why Bark when Angus is around to do it for him?

The only time we would ever see him is when we win something. So never, then.

Does anybody know if TFG have been affected by the Iran war and the blocking of the Straits of Hormuz?
John Collins
3 Posted 08/06/2026 at 11:29:46
The last day of the transfer window is the date I am looking forward to.

We will then have all the information we need to determine if TFG are in it to get us back up there.... Or if they are in it to fill their pockets up.
Paul Griffiths
4 Posted 08/06/2026 at 00:43:26
Jack (2),

I read somewhere -- sorry to be so unspecific -- but presumably from Mike Gaynes that the war and blockade does not impact TFG for reasons MG explained.
Mike Gaynes
5 Posted 08/06/2026 at 01:02:33
Correct, PG. The skyrocketing cost of gas at the pump due to the blockage of the Strait has not yet slowed US new-car sales, which is of course TFG's primary business. So no effect thus far.
John Collins
6 Posted 09/06/2026 at 05:35:49
It's affecting the stuff that makes cars run though, Mike. Also led to a run on smaller, more economic cars.

Does your pal make the smaller cars?
Paul Griffiths
7 Posted 09/06/2026 at 05:47:26
Hmmm John - just saw this online but unsure about reliability.

'The Friedkin Group has not experienced any significant negative financial impacts from the Iran war. While the conflict and supply chain disruptions have heavily impacted many global corporations, the group's primary revenue driver — its US new-car dealerships and automotive businesses — remains unaffected by the rising cost of gas at the pump'.
Mike Gaynes
8 Posted 09/06/2026 at 07:49:50
John #8, he doesn't make the cars -- sells and distributes Toyotas and parts, mostly hybrids.

Electric vehicles sell poorly in the US despite high gas prices. No run has occurred.
Jack Convery
9 Posted 09/06/2026 at 07:59:24
Thanks for the info guys.
John Collins
10 Posted 09/06/2026 at 08:41:35
You're 8 Mike.

Fuel costs rising lead to a run on smaller, more economic cars. That was the headline in the article I read last week.

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