Transfer deadline day

The transfer deadline day (also known as a deadline day) is a semiannual event in association football. Inaugurated by FIFA for the 2002-2003 season^[1][2] it is notable for its extensive media coverage that surrounds it, particularly in European countries.

Transfer deadline day
Nickname	Deadline day
Status	Active
Genre	Sports, association football
Frequency	Biannually (including summer and winter)
Location	Worldwide
Inaugurated	August 31, 2002 (2002-08-31) (summer), January 31, 2003 (2003-01-31) (winter)
Organised by	FIFA (regulations); national football associations (enforcement)

See also

• Transfer window