National League confirm play-off dates as 2026-27 season start and end revealed

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The National League have confirmed the key dates for this season’s play-offs, with the promotion final once again set to take place at Wembley Stadium.

The Eliminators in all three divisions will be played across Tuesday April 28 and Wednesday April 29, before the semi-finals take place in early May.

In the top flight, the semi-finals will be held on Sunday May 3, with the promotion final at Wembley on Sunday May 10.

Meanwhile, the National League North and South semi-finals will be played on Saturday May 2, with both promotion finals scheduled for Saturday May 9.

Those finals will be hosted at the club that finished higher in the league table and their respective ground.

Final details, including kick-off times for all play-off matches will be confirmed in due course.

The league has also confirmed the 2026-27 Enterprise National League season will begin on Saturday August 8, with the final regular matchday taking place on Saturday April 24, 2027.

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When will this season’s play-offs take place?

National League

Eliminator A (5th v 6th) – Tuesday 28 April
Eliminator B – (4th v 7th) – Wednesday 29 April
Semi-Final (2nd v Eliminator A Winner) – Sunday 3 May
Semi-Final (3rd v Eliminator B Winner) – Sunday 3 May
Promotion Final – Sunday 10 May (Wembley Stadium)

National League North

Eliminator A (5th v 6th) – Tuesday 28 April
Eliminator B – (4th v 7th) – Wednesday 29 April
Semi-Final (2nd v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May
Semi-Final (3rd v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May
Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

Enterprise National League South

Eliminator A (5th v 6th) – Tuesday 28 April
Eliminator B – (4th v 7th) – Wednesday 29 April
Semi-Final (2nd v Eliminator A Winner) – Saturday 2 May
Semi-Final (3rd v Eliminator B Winner) – Saturday 2 May
Promotion Final – Saturday 9 May

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