AFA announces when summer kick-off times will come into effect | OneFootball

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) confirmed this Friday the implementation of the so-called "summer schedule," which will be in effect for all categories of national football starting from Thursday, November 13.

According to the Official Gazette of the House, no match can be played between 11:00 AM and 5:00 PM, a time slot when high temperatures are usually more intense during the summer months.

The measure applies to the following AFA competitions: Professional League, Primera Nacional, Primera B, Primera C, Women's Football, and Copa Argentina.

The "summer schedule" will remain in effect until Wednesday, March 12, 2026, inclusive, although the possibility of extending the period is not ruled out if weather conditions warrant it.

In this way, Argentine football adapts once again to the calendar and climate, prioritizing the well-being of players, referees, and spectators in a context of high temperatures that each year impacts local competitions more strongly.

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