Next FPL Deadline — Date, Time & Countdown
until the deadline — fri 21 aug, 18:30 bst
Next up: Gameweek 1 (deadline Fri 21 Aug, 18:30 BST)
When is the next FPL deadline?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
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FPL DEADLINE · COMMON QUESTIONS
What time is the FPL deadline?
The next FPL deadline is Fri 21 Aug, 18:30 BST (Europe/London). It always lands 90 minutes before the first kickoff of that gameweek.
How often is the FPL deadline?
Once per gameweek across the 38 Premier League gameweeks. Most weeks the deadline is Friday 19:00 or Saturday 11:00 BST — exact time depends on the first match kickoff.
What happens if I miss the FPL deadline?
Your team locks at the previous gameweek’s state. Any pending transfers, captain changes, chip plays and bench order are ignored for that gameweek — including the auto-substitute order.
Can the FPL deadline change?
Yes — if a match is rescheduled before the gameweek opens, FPL shifts the deadline to 90 minutes before the new first kickoff. Onside’s deadline updates within minutes of the Premier League announcement.
Who should I captain before the next deadline?
Our AI captain shortlist for Gameweek 1 updates continuously based on opponent xG, fixtures, ownership and price. Open /captain/1 for the live pick.