Why Your Draft Premier League Draft Should Happen as Late as Possible

For many EPL Draft leagues, one of the most daunting tasks of the entire season is simply figuring out when to hold your league's draft. Some are still debating between running a classic live draft or a slow draft, others are juggling multiple time zones, and most are just trying to squeeze a date and time into maybe twelve busy schedules. It’s no easy task. The 2026/2027 Premier League fixtures have been released and the dates of all 380 matches are out. Arsenal v Coventry will kick us off on Friday, August 21st.

In my opinion, the best time to draft is always as close as possible to the first kickoff of the season. That would make Thursday the 20th the most optimal draft date this year, giving you plenty of time to prep beforehand. Here’s why waiting until the last moment might be the smartest move your Fantasy EPL league can make!

For articles like this one and more to help you prep for the upcoming Fantasy EPL season make sure to check out our Pricing Plans for the complete 26/27 Draft Kit.

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