Thoughts are inevitably starting to turn to the 2022/23 campaign. Here's everything you need to know as we build up to another action-packed season...
What are the key dates for the 2022/23 Premier League season begin?
The Premier League season will begin on the weekend of August 5/6/7 - with the first game, Crystal Palace vs Arsenal, live on Sky Sports on Friday August 5.
The start of the new Premier League season is one week earlier than the 2021/22 campaign started, and means teams will have an 11-week break between the seasons.
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However, the Premier League will halt in the middle of the season to accommodate a winter World Cup for the first time.
As a result, match-round 16 will be the final one played - over the weekend of November 12/13 - before players called up by their countries for the tournament travel to Qatar.
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The Premier League will resume on Boxing Day following the conclusion of the World Cup, with the final taking place on December 18.
The Premier League will conclude on May 28.
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What's new for the 2022/23 season?
Aside from a winter World Cup bringing Europe's major leagues to a halt mid-season, the biggest change currently on the horizon is the return of five substitutes to the Premier League.
The rule was brought in when the league returned from the Covid-enforced hiatus in the 2019/20 season, but managers were once again limited to just three subs last season after clubs voted to revert to the status quo.
However, the Premier League sides voted in favour of bringing back five subs on a permanent basis in March, with the rule coming into effect from the start of the new season.
When does the transfer window open and close?
Premier League clubs were officially able to register new players from Friday June 10.
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The transfer window will remain open for just under 12 weeks before closing on Thursday September 1.
You can keep up to date with the transfer window on Sky Sports with our dedicated Transfer Centre blog, and catch up with the ins, outs and analysis on Sky Sports News.
New season, new kits!
With a new season comes the release of a plethora of new kits, all of which are detailed here.
What about the FA Cup, EFL and Scotland?
The FA Cup third round will take place on the weekend of January 8/9 - the same time as in the 2021/22 season - but the final will take place three weeks later on Saturday June 3.
The EFL's 2022/23 season will start a week earlier than usual, with the first fixtures taking place on the weekend of July 30/31.
The Championship will pause on the weekend of November 12/13 for the World Cup group stage, before resuming on the weekend of December 10/11. League One and League Two will continue as normal throughout the tournament.
The final day of the EFL regular seasons will be on the weekend of May 6/7, with the play-off finals to take place between May 27-29.
The Carabao Cup will begin in the week commencing August 8, with the Papa John's Trophy beginning in the week commencing August 29.
The Carabao Cup final will be on Sunday February 26 and the Papa John's Trophy final will be on Sunday April 2, with both matches taking place at Wembley.
The Scottish Premiership will also begin on the weekend of July 30/31 and will pause on the weekend of November 12/13, before resuming on the weekend of December 17/18.
The season will end on the weekend of May 27/28 - two weeks later than this campaign.
Key European and international dates
The Champions League group stage begins on September 6/7 - one week earlier than in the 2021/22 season. Group matches will be played on back-to-back weeks, rather than in two and three-week intervals, to ensure they are completed before the World Cup.
The knockout rounds commence on February 14/15, while the Champions League final will take place on June 10 in Istanbul.
The Europa League and Europa Conference League group stages begin on September 8 and finish on November 3, while the knockout rounds start on February 16.
The Europa League final will be on May 31 in Budapest, while the Europa Conference League final will be on June 7 in Prague.
The World Cup is one of the main events on the calendar in the upcoming season. The tournament will take place in Qatar and begin on November 21 - just over a week after the Premier League takes a break. The World Cup final is scheduled for December 18.
The winter World Cup has necessitated a shake-up of the international match calendar. The September international break will be moved from the beginning to the end of the month, while there will be no international fixtures in October.
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Now, diving into the content you provided about the upcoming 2022/23 football season, let's break down the key concepts:
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Premier League Start and Schedule:
- The 2022/23 Premier League season kicks off on the weekend of August 5/6/7, one week earlier than the previous season.
- Crystal Palace vs. Arsenal is the opening game, scheduled for Friday, August 5.
- There's an 11-week break between the 2021/22 and 2022/23 seasons.
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Winter World Cup Impact:
- The Premier League will pause for the winter World Cup, with match-round 16 being the final one played on November 12/13.
- The season resumes on Boxing Day (December 26) after the World Cup concludes, with the final taking place on December 18.
- The Premier League concludes on May 28.
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Rule Changes:
- A significant change is the return of five substitutes to the Premier League for the 2022/23 season, a rule that was initially introduced during the 2019/20 season but was reduced to three subs in the previous season.
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Transfer Window:
- The transfer window opened on Friday, June 10, and will close on Thursday, September 1, allowing clubs just under 12 weeks for player registrations.
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New Kits:
- As customary with a new season, there's a release of new kits for various teams.
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FA Cup, EFL, and Scotland:
- The FA Cup third round is on January 8/9, with the final scheduled for Saturday, June 3.
- The EFL 2022/23 season starts on the weekend of July 30/31, with the Championship pausing for the World Cup group stage in November.
- League One and League Two continue as normal during the World Cup.
- The Carabao Cup begins in the week commencing August 8.
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Key European and International Dates:
- Champions League group stage starts on September 6/7, with group matches played on back-to-back weeks.
- Knockout rounds begin on February 14/15, and the final is on June 10 in Istanbul.
- Europa League and Europa Conference League group stages start on September 8, with knockout rounds commencing on February 16.
- The Europa League final is on May 31 in Budapest, and the Europa Conference League final is on June 7 in Prague.
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Qatar World Cup:
- The World Cup in Qatar begins on November 21, just over a week after the Premier League takes a break.
- The World Cup final is scheduled for December 18.
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International Match Calendar Adjustments:
- The September international break is moved to the end of the month, and there are no international fixtures in October.
This comprehensive overview should equip football enthusiasts with all the essential information for the upcoming 2022/23 season, making it an exciting and action-packed period for fans worldwide.
