The key dates for your diary have been confirmed ahead of the 2023/24 National League North campaign.

The first important date in supporters’ diaries is Fixture Release Day on Wednesday 5th July when all clubs announce their schedules for the coming season at 1pm.

As previously announced, opening day fixtures will take place on Saturday 5^th August with the regular season ending on Saturday 20^th April.

Festive fixtures will be scheduled for Saturday 23^rd December and Boxing Day, while clubs will also have fixtures scheduled for New Year’s Day but will be permitted to switch to Saturday 30 December if agreed by both clubs.

The Play-Off Eliminator and semi-final matches will take place on the same days across all three divisions as per the list below.

Wembley Stadium will host the National division Promotion Final on Saturday 4th May. The Promotion Finals for the North and South divisions will be held the next day on Sunday 5^th May.

Round dates for the FA Cup and FA Trophy will be announced in due course.

A full list of the 2023/24 Vanarama National League key dates are as follows:

• Fixture Release Day – Wednesday 5th July 2023, 1pm
• Opening Day – Saturday 5^th August 2023
• Final Day – Saturday 20th April 2024
• Play-Off Eliminator A (5^th v 6^th) – Tuesday 23^rd April 2024
• Play-Eliminator B (4^th v 7^th) – Wednesday 24^th April 2024
• Play-Off Semi-Finals – Sunday 28^th April 2024
• National League Promotion Final – Saturday 4^th May 2024
• National League North/South Promotion Finals – Sunday 5^th May 2024