FPL prices change once a day at 00:00 UK time (midnight BST in summer, midnight GMT in winter), which is 03:00 in Dubai until the UK clocks go back on 25 October and 04:00 after that. In practical terms, transfers made after today’s update are assessed in the next daily cycle, so the useful question is not only what time does FPL price change, but which moves are likely to cross the threshold.
That timing makes price changes easier to plan around. You do not need to refresh the market all night: identify the likely move, understand when it counts, and decide whether protecting value is worth acting before team news.
What time do FPL prices change?
For 2026/27 FPL has confirmed the exact time: price changes happen once a day at 00:00 UK time. The official Price Change Predictor (the Price Changes tab in the FPL game) updates every 15 minutes and shows each player’s progress towards a rise or fall as a percentage. Anything over 100% means a change is expected at the next 00:00 update, but it can still drop back below the threshold before midnight.
There is no advantage in making a rushed transfer simply because the clock is approaching the update. A player can be heavily bought but still fail to rise, while a quieter-looking move can cross the line. Start with the football decision, then use the price window to manage the risk.
What actually triggers a price rise or fall?
As a sensible rule of thumb, the trigger is commonly around the mid-six-figure net-transfer threshold, often discussed in the region of 100,000–150,000 net transfers. Player ownership, protection, recent activity and the game’s underlying calculation all matter.
For the full context, read our FPL price algorithm guide, which explains why the number shown by a tracker should be treated as an estimate rather than a promise.
Price changes can also be affected by wildcards, chips, injuries and fixture swings. A sudden bandwagon may gather pace after a haul, while a popular sell can reverse if team news changes. The best plan combines transfer momentum with minutes, fixtures and your own squad structure.
How to use price timing in your mini-league
Price rises matter most when they change what you can afford next. If a player you genuinely want is close to rising and you have no flexibility left in the bank, bringing the move forward can protect your buying power. If you have a reasonable cash cushion, waiting for team news is often the calmer decision.
- Check the next deadline first. Never sacrifice a good captaincy or starting-line-up decision just to chase 0.1m.
- Protect active plans. Review likely ins and outs before the daily window, especially when a popular player is injured or suspended.
- Keep a margin. Do not assume a predicted rise will happen; leave room for a late injury, a price fall or a different transfer priority.
- Think in squad value, not league-table drama. Your rivals transfer is information, not an instruction to copy them.
In a close mini-league, the timing can be a useful tiebreaker. Acting early may preserve team value, while waiting can give you more information about press conferences and line-ups. I prefer to decide the move on its football merit first, then ask whether the daily price cycle changes the risk.
Plan rises and falls with the FPL360 planner
The free FPL360 planner helps you map transfers, compare routes and see how a move affects the rest of your squad. Use it before the daily update to test a likely transfer, keep an alternative ready and check whether the price change actually improves your next few gameweeks.
For a wider workflow, browse the FPL360 tools hub as well. The planner is for testing decisions; it should support your judgement, not replace checking minutes, fixtures and news.
For a full walkthrough of the season view, see our free FPL Planner guide.
FAQ
What time does FPL price change?
FPL prices change once a day at 00:00 UK time (midnight BST in summer, midnight GMT in winter). That is 03:00 in Dubai until the UK clocks go back on 25 October, then 04:00.
Is the FPL360 planner free?
Yes. The free planner is available to help you test transfer paths and prepare for price rises or falls before you commit.
Should I transfer just before a predicted rise?
Only when the move is already right for your team. A predicted rise may protect 0.1m, but a late injury or unexpected team news can make waiting wiser. Check the next deadline, captaincy and likely minutes before chasing value.
How is this different from daily risers and fallers posts?
Daily risers and fallers articles are news snapshots for the current gameweek. This is an evergreen timing guide: bookmark it for the process, then use todays FPL updates for the latest player movement and news.
Price changes are one input among many. Plan calmly, use the available data, and make the transfer that gives your squad the best chance of points.
