Trading: Football
Signing and releasing shares is how you build and adjust your squad. Sign shares to back players you think will perform. Release shares to free up Gold and rebalance.
WC 26: player prices are fixed for the first week. They don't move during that opening window, so everyone starts on a level playing field. Normal price movement begins once the window closes.
In the app
Navigation guide coming soon. This section will show you exactly where to find this in the app.
TL;DR
- Fees are lower during a transfer window, so it is the cheaper time to move.
- Signing costs the same either way (3%). The savings are on releasing and swapping.
- Transfer windows run on set days each week, with a countdown to the next one shown in the app.
- A player locks up 60 minutes before their fixture: you cannot release or swap them out until the fixture ends, but you can still sign more.
- Timing matters. Signing after a player's lock-in does not count for that tournament.
Where to trade
Transfers page. Browse the full player market. Shows trending players and top movers, plus the current transfer window and the fees that apply right now.
Player page. Sign, release, or swap shares for a specific player. Shows price, upcoming fixtures, and recent performance.
Fees
Trading fees depend on whether a transfer window is live. Fees are lower inside a window, so it is the cheaper time to make moves.
Transfer window fees (lower):
| Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sign | 3% |
| Release | 3% |
| Swap (sell side) | 3% |
| Swap (buy side) | 2% |
Standard fees (outside a window):
| Action | Fee |
|---|---|
| Sign | 3% |
| Release | 5% |
| Swap (sell side) | 5% |
| Swap (buy side) | 2% |
Signing costs the same whether or not a window is live. Releasing and swapping out cost more outside a window, so it pays to plan those moves around the window.
Transfer windows
A transfer window is a set period each week when fees drop. When a window is not live, the Transfers page shows a countdown to the next one and the fees that currently apply.
Football transfer windows (all times UTC):
- Tuesday 3pm to Wednesday 3pm
- Friday 3pm to Saturday 3pm
- Sunday 6am to 12pm
Player lock-ups
A player locks up 60 minutes before their fixture begins. While they are locked up:
- You cannot release or swap that player out.
- You can still sign more shares, or swap one in.
The lock-up ends when the fixture ends.
- For how tournament eligibility timing works, see Tournaments and Rewards.
How to sign shares
- Go to the Transfers page and find the player you want
- Open their player page
- Tap Sign
- Choose how much Gold to spend, or how many shares to sign
- Review the fee
- Tap Confirm and wait for it to go through
Common mistakes
- Releasing or swapping out outside a transfer window, when waiting for the window would be cheaper
- Leaving a sell too late and finding the player locked up 60 minutes before their fixture
- Signing after a lock-in and expecting the shares to count