 | This article only references primary sources.(September 2025) |
| Transfer deadline day | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Deadline day |
| Status | Active |
| Genre | Sports, association football |
| Frequency | Biannually (including summer and winter) |
| Location(s) | Worldwide |
| Inaugurated | August 31, 2002 (summer), January 31, 2003 (winter) |
| Organised by | FIFA (regulations); national football associations (enforcement) |
A transfer deadline day (also known as a deadline day) is a semiannual event in association football. Inaugurated by FIFA for the 2002-2003 season [uefa 1] , it is notable for its extensive media coverage that surrounds it, particularly in European countries.
