Man Utd key dates for the 24/25 season: Transfer window, deadline day, Premier League fixture release, start date and more

Manchester United key dates for the 2024/25 campaign as the Red Devils look ahead to the transfer window, deadline day, the Premier League fixture release and start date alongside much more.

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag ended the 23/24 campaign on a monumental high. They defeated bitter rivals Manchester City in the FA Cup Final to add yet another piece of silverware to their extensive trophy cabinet.

It was a fabulous end to what was a drab season, and now Manchester United supporters look ahead to the 24/25 campaign with optimism and hope that the good times could be slowly returning to Old Trafford.

So, with this – here is everything you need to know about key dates for the 24/25 season at Manchester United.

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When does the summer transfer window 2024 open?

Manchester United will officially be able to conduct business by signing or selling players from Friday the 14th of June 2024.

It’s set to be a busy summer with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos mob, so Manchester United fans aren’t going to want to miss a beat in regard to incomings and outgoings at Carrington.

When is transfer deadline day for the summer 2024 window?

The summer transfer window will be open for over two months before officially closing on Friday the 30th August 2024. It should follow suit from previous seasons by slamming shut at 11:00 PM BST.

The window’s closing has been brought forward so the Premier League is in sync with the other biggest leagues in Europe.

When is Manchester United’s pre-season tour?

Manchester United are back around Europe and the United States of America once again for their pre-season tour 2024, which actually kicks off on Monday the 15th of July 2024 in Norway.

You can get all the details of the opponents, how to watch, locations and more by clicking below.

When is the Community Shield?

Manchester United will take part in a repeat of the FA Cup Final as they take on Manchester City in the Community Shield on Saturday the 10th of August 2024.

The third Manchester Derby to take place at Wembley Stadium in under two years will give bragging rights for the city of Manchester before the Premier League season officially kicks off.

When is the Premier League fixture list released?

Fixtures for the 2024/25 Premier League season will be released on Tuesday the 18th of June 2024 at approximately 9 AM BST.

When does the Premier League season start?

The 2024/25 Premier League season will get underway on the weekend of the 17th of August 2024. The transfer window will remain open for two weeks after the campaign begins, giving Ten Hag a chance to sign vital first-team squad players even after the season kicks off.

When is the final day of the 2024/25 Premier League season?

The final round of Premier League fixtures will be held on Sunday, May 25, 2025.

When are the international breaks?

There will be four international breaks during the 2024/25 season. They will be:

  • September 2nd 2024 – September 10th 2024
  • October 7th 2024 – October 15th 2024
  • November 11th 2024 -November 19th 2024
  • March 17th 2024 – March 25th 2024

When is the Europa League league draw?

The draw for the Europa League phase, which will determine the teams United face, will be held on Thursday the 29th of August 2024. The competition that Jose Mourinho won in 2017 will take on a new format in the 2024/25 season.

Instead of the usual group stage, there will be a league phase in which each team will play eight games against different opponents but all 36 teams are ranked in the same table.

When does the January transfer window open?

Despite Manchester United not being very active in the January transfer window, they can still make deals if they like from the 1st of January 2025.

When does the January transfer window close?

The January transfer window will remain open until deadline day on Monday, February 3, 2025.

2024/2025 Cup final dates

  • Carabao Cup final – March 1st 2025
  • FA Cup final – May 17th 2025
  • Europa League final – May 21st 2025