So, let’s take a closer look at when we can expect blank and double gameweeks in FPL in the 2025/26 season.
The biggest difference from the previous season is that:
After changes to the schedule that happened in the 2024/25 season, we can expect a similar amount of double and blank gameweeks as we saw in the previous season. So, only the Carabao Cup final will clash with the Premier League (GW31), FA Cup Semifinals (GW34), and potentially the FA Cup Final (GW37).
FPL Calendar
| Gameweek | Deadline (UK Time) | Other events |
|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 15 Aug 18:30 (Fri) | |
| GW2 | 22 Aug 18:30 (Fri) | |
| Carabao Cup R2 (w/c 25 Aug) | ||
| GW3 | 30 Aug 11:00 (Sat) | |
| International Break (1–9 Sep) | ||
| Summer Transfer Window Closes (1 Sep) | ||
| GW4 | 13 Sep 11:00 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 1 (16–18 Sep)Carabao Cup R3 (w/c 15 Sep) | ||
| GW5 | 20 Sep 11:00 (Sat) | |
| Carabao Cup R3 (22 Sep) | ||
| GW6 | 27 Sep 11:00 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 2 (30 Sep–1 Oct) | ||
| GW7 | 4 Oct 13:30 (Sat) | |
| International Break (6–14 Oct) | ||
| GW8 | 18 Oct 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 3 (21/22 Oct) | ||
| GW9 | 25 Oct 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Carabao Cup R4 (w/c 27 Oct) | ||
| GW10 | 1 Nov 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 4 (4/5 Nov) | ||
| GW11 | 8 Nov 13:30 (Sat) | |
| International Break (10–18 Nov) | ||
| GW12 | 22 Nov 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 5 (25/26 Nov) | ||
| GW13 | 29 Nov 13:30 (Sat) | |
| GW14 | 3 Dec 18:30 (Wed) | |
| GW15 | 6 Dec 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 6 (9/10 Dec) | ||
| GW16 | 13 Dec 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Carabao Cup R5 (w/c 15 Dec) | ||
| GW17 | 20 Dec 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Africa Cup of Nations starts (21 Dec) | ||
| GW18 | 27 Dec 13:30 (Sat) | |
| First Chip Window Closes (Tue 30 Dec 18:29) | ||
| GW19 | 30 Dec 18:30 (Tue) | |
| Second Chip Window Opens (Tue 30 Dec 18:31 – GW20 onwards) | ||
| GW20 | 3 Jan 13:30 (Sat) | |
| GW21 | 7 Jan 18:30 (Wed) | |
| FA Cup Third Round Proper (Sat 10 Jan) | ||
| Carabao Cup Semi-Final 1st Leg (w/c 12 Jan) | ||
| GW22 | 17 Jan 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Africa Cup of Nations ends (18 Jan) | ||
| UCL Matchday 7 (20/21 Jan) | ||
| GW23 | 24 Jan 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Matchday 8 (Wed 28 Jan) | ||
| GW24 | 31 Jan 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Carabao Cup Semi-Final 2nd Leg (w/c 2 Feb) | ||
| GW25 | 7 Feb 13:30 (Sat) | |
| GW26 | 11 Feb 18:30 (Wed) | |
| FA Cup Fourth Round Proper (Sat 14 Feb) | ||
| UCL Knockout Play-offs 1st Leg (17/18 Feb) | ||
| GW27 | 21 Feb 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Knockout Play-offs 2nd Leg (24/25 Feb) | ||
| GW28 | 28 Feb 13:30 (Sat) | |
| FA Cup Fifth Round Proper (Sat 7 Mar) | ||
| GW29 | 4 Mar 18:30 (Wed) | |
| UCL Round of 16 – 1st Leg (10/11 Mar) | ||
| GW30 | 14 Mar 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Round of 16 – 2nd Leg (17/18 Mar) | ||
| GW31 (blank) | 21 Mar 13:30 (Sat) | |
| Carabao Cup Final (Sun 22 Mar) | ||
| International Break (23–31 Mar) | ||
| UCL Quarter-finals – 1st Leg (7/8 Apr) | ||
| GW32 | 11 Apr 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Quarter-finals – 2nd Leg (14/15 Apr) | ||
| GW33 (likely double) | 18 Apr 13:30 (Sat) | |
| GW34 (blank) | 25 Apr 13:30 (Sat) | |
| FA Cup Semi-Final (Sat 25 Apr) | ||
| UCL Semi-finals – 1st Leg (28/29 Apr) | ||
| GW35 | 2 May 13:30 (Sat) | |
| UCL Semi-finals – 2nd Leg (5/6 May) | ||
| GW36 (likely double) | 9 May 13:30 (Sat) | |
| GW37 (unlikely blank) | 17 May 13:30 (Sun) | |
| FA Cup Final (Sat 16 May) | ||
| Europe League Final (20 May 2026) | ||
| GW38 | 24 May 14:30 (Sun) | |
| Conference League Final (27 May 2026) | ||
| UCL Final (Sat 30 May, Budapest) | ||
| International Break (1–9 Jun) | ||
| FIFA World Cup (11 Jun – 19 Jul) |
You can check our FPL calendar to see the schedule in the bigger picture.
When are the blank & double gameweeks in Fantasy Premier League 2025/26?
Gameweek 31: Blank Gameweek
- Carabao Cup final will clash with the Premier League
- Up to 4 teams could potentially blank.
Gameweek 33: Likely Double Gameweek
- It is only free midweek between GW26 and GW35
Gameweek 34: Blank Gameweek
- due to the collision with FA Cup Semi Final
- Up to 8 teams could blank (possibly those who double in GW33 – last season BGW34 fixtures were rescheduled to GW33)
Gameweek 36: Likely Double Gameweek
- Free midweek without Champions League games (see our FPL calendar), which makes it ideal for postponed games to be scheduled.
Gameweek 37: Potential Blank gameweek
- The FA Cup Final is played on Saturday 16 May, while GW37 starts on Sunday 17 May, so potentially, finalists in the FA Cup could have their games postponed, but they could be postponed inside the same gameweek (GW37) – Although there is Europa League Final in midweek – so there is a lot of unknown here currently
- Up to 4 teams might blank, or have the game postponed to a later day in the GW37.
FAQ
What is a double gameweek in Fantasy Premier League?
Double gameweek is a gameweek in Fantasy Premier League, where some teams play twice. So if you own double gameweek players in your fantasy teams, you will get fantasy points from both matches, not just one.
Read more: What is a double gameweek in FPL?
What is a blank gameweek in Fantasy Premier League?
Blank gameweek is a gameweek where some fixtures were postponed so we do not have 10 fixtures as usual, but 9 or fewer. Players with blank gameweek will score zero points for your fantasy team in that round.
Read more: What is a blank gameweek in FPL?
