Key National League South dates announced for 2026/27

The National League has confirmed several key dates for the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season following the league's Annual General Meeting on Saturday.

Supporters can now start marking important dates in their diaries as preparations continue for the new campaign.

The fixtures for the 2026/27 season will be released on Friday 10 July, with clubs discovering their opponents for the opening day and throughout the season.

The new National League South campaign will get underway on Saturday 8 August 2026, while the regular season will conclude on Saturday 24 April 2027.

The Promotion Finals will take place over the weekend of Saturday 8 and Sunday 9 May 2027, bringing the season to a close.

The traditional festive schedule will see fixtures played on Saturday 26 December and Monday 28 December 2026, while the first fixture of 2027 is currently scheduled for Saturday 2 January.

Clubs will have the option to request alterations to certain festive fixtures. Subject to agreement between both clubs within seven days of the fixture release, the Monday 28 December fixture may be moved to Tuesday 29 December (7.45pm), while the Saturday 2 January fixture may be brought forward to Friday 1 January.

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Key Dates

Fixture Release Day
Friday 10 July 2026

Opening Day
Saturday 8 August 2026

Final Day
Saturday 24 April 2027

Promotion Finals Weekend
Saturday 8 May / Sunday 9 May 2027

Christmas Fixtures
Saturday 26 December / Monday 28 December 2026*

New Year Fixture
Saturday 2 January 2027*

• Clubs may request to move their Bank Holiday Monday (28 December) fixture to Tuesday 29 December (7.45pm) or their Saturday 2 January fixture to Friday 1 January, subject to mutual agreement between both clubs within seven days of fixture release.