Learn about the start date of the transfer market in the Iraqi Stars League
The Competitions Committee of the Iraqi Football Association has set the official dates for the transfer market for the upcoming football season 2025-2026, as part of the early preparations to provide the best conditions for the participating clubs in various local tournaments, primarily the Iraqi Stars League.
According to the official statement issued by the committee, it has been decided that the summer transfer window will open on July 20, 2025, and will continue until September 20, 2025, giving clubs a full two-month period to make contracts, strengthen their squads, and offload unwanted players, either through sales or loans.
This timing, as clarified by officials in the federation, was coordinated with the clubs and technical advisors to provide sufficient time for teams to prepare their rosters before the start of the season, especially with some clubs participating in external tournaments, such as the AFC Champions League and Arab championships.
As for the winter transfer period, it has been decided to officially start on January 5, 2026, and conclude on February 5, 2026, serving as a technical repair window for clubs that wish to adjust their paths during the middle of the season, whether to compensate for injuries, address deficiencies in certain lines, or meet the demands of the technical staff.
The committee confirmed in its statement that the system used to manage transfers will be electronic through the international TMS platform, with an emphasis on the necessity for clubs to adhere to all conditions related to player registration, especially concerning licenses, contracts, and financial regulations.
The summer and winter transfer periods are among the most important milestones of the football season for any club, as they have a direct impact on the level and composition of the teams, whether in the race for titles or in the battle for survival among the elite.
Fans, for their part, have already begun to monitor the movements of club administrations, awaiting the outcomes of these periods in terms of deals that could change the shape of the upcoming season, especially with the increasing trend towards signing high-level professional players and young local talents that have emerged this season and are waiting for their bigger opportunity.
According to the official statement issued by the committee, it has been decided that the summer transfer window will open on July 20, 2025, and will continue until September 20, 2025, giving clubs a full two-month period to make contracts, strengthen their squads, and offload unwanted players, either through sales or loans.
This timing, as clarified by officials in the federation, was coordinated with the clubs and technical advisors to provide sufficient time for teams to prepare their rosters before the start of the season, especially with some clubs participating in external tournaments, such as the AFC Champions League and Arab championships.
As for the winter transfer period, it has been decided to officially start on January 5, 2026, and conclude on February 5, 2026, serving as a technical repair window for clubs that wish to adjust their paths during the middle of the season, whether to compensate for injuries, address deficiencies in certain lines, or meet the demands of the technical staff.
The committee confirmed in its statement that the system used to manage transfers will be electronic through the international TMS platform, with an emphasis on the necessity for clubs to adhere to all conditions related to player registration, especially concerning licenses, contracts, and financial regulations.
The summer and winter transfer periods are among the most important milestones of the football season for any club, as they have a direct impact on the level and composition of the teams, whether in the race for titles or in the battle for survival among the elite.
Fans, for their part, have already begun to monitor the movements of club administrations, awaiting the outcomes of these periods in terms of deals that could change the shape of the upcoming season, especially with the increasing trend towards signing high-level professional players and young local talents that have emerged this season and are waiting for their bigger opportunity.
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