China Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing Dates
China Transfer Window 2026/27 – Opening & Closing DatesFIFA has not published China's next registration periods yet. Last season's dates are listed below for reference only — they are not the upcoming dates.
- Period 1 2027: ~1 Jan – 6 Mar 2027
- Period 2 2027: ~18 Jun – 22 Jul 2027
Expected to open in ~87 days
Based on 2026 dates. Official dates not yet published by FIFA.
Source: FIFA registration periods, verified 2 Oct 2026. Dates can change — confirm with the association. View on FIFA
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All known China registration periods
Men's professional registration periods of the Chinese Football Association (AFC).
| Period | Opens | Closes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Period 1 2026 | Last season — reference only | ||
| Period 2 2026 | Last season — reference only | ||
| Period 1 2027 (estimate) | ~1 Jan 2027 | ~6 Mar 2027 | EstimateBased on 2026 · not yet published by FIFA |
| Period 2 2027 (estimate) | ~18 Jun 2027 | ~22 Jul 2027 | EstimateBased on 2026 · not yet published by FIFA |
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China transfer window FAQ
When does the China transfer window open?
FIFA has not yet published the 2027 registration periods for China. The 2027 China transfer window is expected to open around ~1 Jan 2027 and ~18 Jun 2027 (estimate based on 2026 dates, not official). For reference, last season's periods were: Period 1 2026: 1 Jan – 6 Mar 2026; Period 2 2026: 18 Jun – 22 Jul 2026.
When does the China transfer window close?
FIFA has not yet published the 2027 registration periods for China. The 2027 China windows are expected to close around ~6 Mar 2027 and ~22 Jul 2027 (estimate based on 2026 dates, not official). Dates can change, so confirm with the Chinese Football Association before a deadline.
Can clubs in China sign free agents outside the transfer window?
Sometimes. FIFA rules allow some exceptions, for example for professionals whose contract expired before the end of the last registration period, and national associations can have their own rules and conditions. Whether a specific player can be registered depends on the Chinese Football Association's regulations and the player's situation. This is general information, not legal advice: always check with the association before agreeing a signing.
Where do these China transfer window dates come from?
From FIFA's registration calendar: the men's professional registration periods the Chinese Football Association has entered with FIFA, last checked on 2 Oct 2026. Leagues can set earlier deadlines than the association.
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