Key Dates Confirmed For The 2022/23 Vanarama National League Season

Last season was concluded on Sunday 5 June as Grimsby Town edged a pulsating Promotion Final against Solihull Moors at London Stadium.

Here are all the key details for the upcoming season.

When will the season start and finish?
The Vanarama National League and Vanarama National League North and South seasons will all begin on the same day - Saturday 6 August.

All three divisions are set to conclude on Saturday 29 April.

When are the fixtures released?
The 2022/23 fixtures will be released on Wednesday 6 July.

What dates are the play-offs taking place?
All three Vanarama National League divisions will follow the same format for the 2022/23 season play-offs – with only the Promotion Finals taking place on different days.

Vanarama National League
Eliminator A – Tuesday 2 May - 5th place vs 6th place
Eliminator B – Wednesday 3 May - 4th place vs 7th place
Semi-Final 1 – Sunday 7 May - 2nd place vs Eliminator A Winner
Semi-Final 2 – Sunday 7 May - 3rd place vs Eliminator B Winner
Promotion Final – Saturday 13 May

Vanarama National League North/South
Eliminator A – Tuesday 2 May - 5th place vs 6th place
Eliminator B – Wednesday 3 May - 4th place vs 7th place
Semi-Final 1 – Sunday 7 May - 2nd place vs Eliminator A Winner
Semi-Final 2 – Sunday 7 May - 3rd place vs Eliminator B Winner
Promotion Final – Sunday 14 May

Kick-off times will be confirmed in due course.

When does the FA Cup and FA Trophy take place?
Dates have now been confirmed for the FA Cup and FA Trophy.

Vanarama National League North and South sides enter the FA Cup at the Second Qualifying Round stage - with Vanarama National League teams entering at the Fourth Qualifying Round.

In the FA Trophy, Vanarama National League North and South teams join the competition in the Second Round Proper - with Vanarama National League sides entering in the Third Round Proper.

*Dates could be subject to change