National League confirms key dates

Key dates for the supporters’ diaries have been confirmed ahead of this season’s Enterprise National League play-offs, with some dates for next season also confirmed.

The race for the title is captivating in all three divisions once again but the race to secure a top seven place is also red-hot.

Play-off schedules have now been confirmed for all three divisions with some details for next season also in place.

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

Enterprise 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)

Enterprise 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

Promotion Finals in the Enterprise National League North and South will take place at the home ground of the finalist club who finished higher in the league table during the regular season.

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

When will the 2026/27 Enterprise National League season start and finish?

The 2026/27 Enterprise National League season will start on Saturday 8 August 2026, with the final matchday of the regular season taking place on Saturday 24 April 2027.