Player Registrations

Player Registrations

The Player Registrations Department is responsible for the administration and oversight of player registration matters across Welsh football, ensuring compliance with FAW, FIFA and UEFA regulations at both professional and amateur level.

Our responsibilities include:

• Administration and management of the FAW COMET player registration system.

• Registration of professional and amateur players for clubs affiliated to the FAW and its Area Associations.

• Administration of FIFA TMS and the processing of international player transfers involving Welsh clubs.

• Processing and management of International Transfer Certificates (ITCs) for professional and amateur players transferring into and out of Wales.

• Administration of applications relating to international transfers of minor players and FAW Limited Minors Exemptions in accordance with the FIFA Regulations on the Status and Transfer of Players (RSTP).

• Review and administration of professional player employment contracts and related registration matters.

• Provision of regulatory guidance and support to clubs, leagues and other stakeholders on player eligibility, registration procedures and transfer matters.

• Support and guidance in relation to FIFA Clearing House matters and training rewards where applicable.

• Support for Welsh clubs participating in UEFA competitions, including player registration and squad list matters.

• Administration of Governing Body Endorsement applications for professional players and non-playing staff.

• Administration of Football Agent regulatory matters and related processes.

• Support in relation to player registration-related disciplinary and regulatory matters.

• Development and maintenance of player registration procedures, guidance and regulatory documentation.

• Delivery of education, guidance and support to clubs and stakeholders on FAW, FIFA and UEFA regulations relating to player registrations, transfers and player eligibility.

2026-2027 Season Dates, Close Season Dates & Registration Periods

The Registration Periods for the 2026/27 season are as follows:

2026-2027 Season:

01.06.2026 to 31.05.2027

Men’s Closed Season:

 01.06.2026 to and including 13.07.2026

Men’s Playing Season:

14.07.2026 to 31.05.2027

Women’s Closed Season:

01.06.2026 to 27.07.2026

Women’s Playing Season:

28.07.2026 to 31.05.2027

Men’s Professional Registration Periods:

00:00:00 on 15.06.2026 to 23:00:00 on 01.09.2026 

and

00:00:00 on 01.01.2027 to 23:00:00 on 01.02.2027

Women’s Professional Registrations Period:

 00:00:00 on 30.06.2026 to 17:00:00 on 21.09.2026 

and 

00:00:00 on 12.01.2027 to 17:00:00 on 08.02.2027

Amateur Registrations Period:

00:00:00 on 15.06.2026 to 17:00:00 on 25.03.2027

International Transfer Documents