Key dates for the 2023/24 EFL season

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With the ink not yet dry on the current season, the EFL have announced the key dates for 2023/24 - we've added the international breaks to highlight when fixtures might be at risk once they are announced:

Fixture Release Date – Thursday 22 June 2023, 9am

Start Date – Saturday 5 August 2023 (with a likely live game on Friday 4 August)

Carabao Cup Round One – w/c 7 August 2023

EFL Trophy Round One – w/c 4 September 2023

International Break 1: 4–12 September 2023

International Break 2: 9–17 October 2023

International Break 3: 13–21 November 2023

2023 AFC Asian Cup: 12 January – 10 February 2024

2023 Africa Cup of Nations: 13 January – 11 February 2024

Carabao Cup Final – Sunday 25 February 2024

International Break 4: 18–26 March 2024

EFL Trophy Final – Sunday 7 April 2024

League One Play-Off Final – Saturday 18 May 2024

League Two Play-Off Final – Sunday 19 May 2024

Championship Play-Off Final – Sunday 26 May 2024