The next UEFA Nations League (the 2026–27 edition) kicks off in late September 2026 and runs through June 2027, with play‑offs in March 2028.

Key dates at a glance

  • League phase Matchday 1: 24–26 September 2026.
  • Matchday 2: 27–29 September 2026.
  • Matchday 3: 30 September – 3 October 2026.
  • Matchday 4: 4–6 October 2026.
  • Matchday 5: 12–14 November 2026.
  • Matchday 6: 15–17 November 2026.
  • League A quarter‑finals and main play‑offs: 25–30 March 2027.
  • Finals (semi‑finals and third‑place/final): 9–13 June 2027.
  • League C/D play‑offs: 23–28 March 2028.

So if you’re just wondering “when is the Nations League?”, the main group‑stage action is concentrated in two international windows: late September to mid‑October 2026, and mid‑November 2026, with the trophy decided in June 2027.

Mini timeline table (HTML)

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      <th>Stage</th>
      <th>Dates</th>
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      <td>League phase – Matchday 1</td>
      <td>24–26 September 2026</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>League phase – Matchday 2</td>
      <td>27–29 September 2026</td>
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      <td>League phase – Matchday 3</td>
      <td>30 September – 3 October 2026</td>
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      <td>League phase – Matchday 4</td>
      <td>4–6 October 2026</td>
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    <tr>
      <td>League phase – Matchday 5</td>
      <td>12–14 November 2026</td>
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      <td>League phase – Matchday 6</td>
      <td>15–17 November 2026</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>League A quarter-finals &amp; A/B, B/C play-offs</td>
      <td>25–30 March 2027</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>Nations League Finals (semi-finals &amp; final)</td>
      <td>9–13 June 2027</td>
    </tr>
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      <td>League C/D play-offs</td>
      <td>23–28 March 2028</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
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