Key EFL dates for 2022-23

The 2021-22 season has just drawn to a close but, you can start marking off the key dates for the 2022-23 campaign in your diary.

Next term is set to be a season like no other, with the switch to a winter World Cup in Qatar necessitating a brief break in league action during November and December.

Fitting in the global showpiece also means an earlier start and a packed schedule across the 46-game season.

So, to help you plan in advance, here are some dates to keep in mind.

Key EFL Dates 2022-23

Fixture release day – Thursday, June 23, 2022

Opening weekend of the season – Friday, July 29, 2022 – Sunday, July 31, 2022

Carabao Cup first round – Week commencing Monday, August 8, 2022

Carabao Cup second round – Week commencing Monday, August 22, 2022

Summer transfer window closes – Thursday, September 1, 2022

Carabao Cup third round – Week commencing Monday, November 7, 2022

Championship pause for Qatar World Cup – Saturday, November 12, 2022

Championship resumption – Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Carabao Cup fourth round – Week commencing Monday, December 19, 2023

Carabao Cup quarter-finals – Week commencing Monday, January 9, 2023

Carabao Cup semi-finals (first and second legs) – Week commencing Monday, January 23, 2023 and Monday, January 30, 2023

Carabao Cup final – Sunday, February 26, 2023

Final day of the season – Saturday, May 6, 2023

Championship play-off final – Monday, May 29, 2023