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When does the new 2026-27 National League season begin?
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The National League returns next month as football fans switch attention back to domestic matters after an eventful summer.Â
England's fifth tier gets more and more competitive every year and last season came down to perhaps the most epic finale the league had ever seen as York triumphed on the very last day - in the very last seconds - of the season over Rochdale.Â
What 2026-27 will bring, who knows, but here are all the relevant dates to keep you covered ahead of the new campaign.Â
When does the 2026-27 National League season kick off?Â
The new National League season begins on Saturday 8 August 2026, with a full programme of fixtures - all of which can be seen on DAZN.Â
Here's who's playing who on the opening day across the National League.Â
National LeagueÂ
- AFC Fylde vs.Wealdstone
- Altrincham vs. Southend United
- Boreham Wood vs. Tamworth
- Boston United vs. Aldershot Town
- Carlisle United vs. Worthing
- Eastleigh vs.Gateshead
- Forest Green Rovers vs. FC Halifax Town
- Harrogate Town vs.Solihull Moors
- Hartlepool United vs. Barrow
- Hornchurch vs. Kidderminster Harriers
- Scunthorpe United vs. Yeovil Town
- Woking vs.Sutton United
National League NorthÂ
- AFC Telford United vs.Brackley Town
- Buxton vs. Hereford
- Chorley vs. Chester
- Darlington vs. Worksop Town
- Hebburn Town vs. Southport
- King's Lynn Town vs.Harborough Town
- Marine vs.Macclesfield
- Merthyr Town vs. Hednesford Town
- Morecambe vs. Spennymoor Town
- Oxford City vs.Bedford Town
- Radcliffe vs. Spalding United
- Scarborough Athletic vs. South Shields
National League SouthÂ
- Billericay Town vs. Dover Athletic
- Braintree Town vs. Tonbridge Angels
- Dorking Wanderers vs. Dagenham & Redbridge
- Farnham Town vs. AFC Totton
- Folkestone Invicta vs. Walton & Hersham
- Hemel Hempstead Town vs. Chelmsford City
- Maidstone United vs. Farnborough
- Salisbury vs. Hampton & Richmond Borough
- Slough Town vs.Ebbsfleet United
- Torquay United vs. Horsham
- Truro City vs. Maidenhead United
- Weston-super-Mare vs.Chesham United
Key National League dates for 2026-27
- Opening day: Saturday 8 August 2026
- Final day: Saturday 24 April 2027
- Promotion Finals weekend: Saturday 8 May/Sunday 9 May 2027
- Christmas fixtures: Saturday 26 December/Monday 28 December 2026
- New Year's fixture: Saturday 2 January 2027
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