Registration Period Calendar

The widespread impact of Covid was not only noticeable in terms of the scheduling of football competitions all around the world, its disruptions also meant that important adjustments needed to be made in relation to several key components relating to the functioning of the international football system.

This edition of the Journal takes a look at the registration period calendar by providing a visual global overview of how the commonly- known transfer window dates were and have been affected around the footballing world.

Whereas under normal conditions, the football calendar year consists of two designated registration periods, the health crisis forced many associations to make adjustments and, in some cases, even introduce an additional period to accommodate for the shifts taking place in the respective football competitions. Navigate the illustrated map below to find out about registration periods around the football world.