50 Days To Go! Key Dates Ahead Of The 2025/26 Season

By Tom Scott

The new season is getting closer already, so here's a look at some of the important dates ahead of the 2025/26 National League campaign.

The countdown is on, and the new season starts on Saturday 9 August - it's just 50 days away!

Fixtures will be released a month before - the schedules for the 72 sides will be announced on Wednesday 9 July.

All three divisions finish at the same time this season with the regular season action ending on Saturday 25 April.

Those lucky enough to make the Promotion Final will play their showpiece game for promotion across the weekend of Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 May 2026.

Confirmation of key dates for the 2025/26 season:
Fixture Release Day – Wednesday 9 July
Opening Day – Saturday 9 August
Closing Day - Saturday 25 April
Promotion Finals - Saturday 9 May/Sunday 10 May

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