The eagerly anticipated return of Fantasy Premier League coincides with the fast approaching start of the new season of the English top flight.
The first surprise of what might be an incredibly unpredictable season has already been given to us with the Community Shield in the books, as FA Cup champions Crystal Palace defeated title favorites Liverpool to win the first trophy.
In an effort to differentiate from the competition, managers may have made last-minute roster changes, which may have led to some FPL players switching teams.
But, with a Friday night kickoff between Bournemouth and Liverpool firing the starting pistol for 2025–26, the window for getting your teams in top shape is closing, and the gameweek 1 selection deadline is drawing nearer by the second!
This is all the information you require regarding the FPL GW1 deadline.
When is the deadline for FPL GW1?
The new Premier League season begins on Friday, August 15 at 8 p.m. BST with Liverpool vs. Bournemouth. The FPL deadline is usually one and a half hours before the first game of the gameweek begins, since Premier League teams submit their starting lineups seventy-five minutes before kickoff.
Changes and transfers for GW1 must be made before 6:30 p.m. BST on Friday before the match at Anfield. Just don’t forget to join your mini-leagues!
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