The clubs voted to introduce the squad cost ratio but not top to bottom anchoring at a meeting in London on Friday.

The Premier League has confirmed that the 2026/27 campaign will begin a week later than usual, marking the latest season start in the competition’s history. The decision, announced after a shareholders’ meeting on Friday morning,

Premier League confirms later start date for next season to protect player welfare - 2026/27 top-flight campaign will start one week later following inaugural 48-team World Cup in North America

The Premier League has confirmed that the 2026/27 season will start a week later than usual, with the opening round of fixtures set to take place on the weekend of August 22