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FPL Double & Blank Gameweek Hub 2025/26

Track every confirmed and expected DGW and BGW this season. Plan your chips and transfers around fixture doubles and blanks.

Double gameweeks (DGWs) and blank gameweeks (BGWs) are pivotal moments in any FPL season. DGWs occur when teams have two fixtures in a single gameweek due to rescheduled matches, while BGWs happen when teams have no fixture. Understanding when these occur and planning your chip strategy around them is often the difference between a good season and a great one. This hub tracks all 2025/26 DGWs and BGWs in real time.

Confirmed Double Gameweeks

BOU, BHA, BUR, CHE, LEE +1 more

DGW36

2 teams play twice

CRY, MCI

Confirmed Blank Gameweeks

BOU, BHA, BUR, CHE, LEE +1 more

Historically Likely DGW/BGW Gameweeks

Based on historical data, GW34-37 frequently feature double and blank gameweeks due to end-of-season fixture congestion. These pages will update automatically when confirmed.

Chip Strategy for DGW & BGW

Bench Boost: Best deployed in the largest DGW of the season (6+ teams doubling). Ensure all 15 squad members have two fixtures. Stack your bench with DGW players in the weeks leading up.

Triple Captain: Use on a premium DGW asset (Haaland, Salah) who has two favourable home fixtures. The upside is enormous when your captain hauls twice.

Free Hit: Ideal for blank gameweeks. Build a one-week squad entirely from the teams that ARE playing, then revert to your main squad. Save this for the worst BGW of the season.

Wildcard: Consider activating your second wildcard 2-3 weeks before a big DGW to reshape your squad. This lets you load up on DGW players without taking hits.

Season DGW/BGW Overview

Gameweek	Type	Status	Teams Affected	Details
GW26	DGW	Confirmed	2 teams	View Guide
GW33	DGW	Confirmed	6 teams	View Guide
GW36	DGW	Confirmed	2 teams	View Guide
GW31	BGW	Confirmed	4 teams	View Guide
GW34	BGW	Confirmed	6 teams	View Guide
GW34	DGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview
GW35	DGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview
GW37	DGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview
GW35	BGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview
GW36	BGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview
GW37	BGW?	Expected	TBC	View Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

How many double and blank gameweeks are there in FPL 2025/26?

So far in 2025/26, there have been 5 confirmed DGWs and BGWs. More are expected in GW34-37 due to fixture congestion from FA Cup and Champions League scheduling.

What causes a double gameweek in FPL?

Double gameweeks occur when postponed fixtures are rescheduled into an existing gameweek, giving some teams two matches. Common causes include FA Cup clashes, European competition scheduling, and weather-related postponements. The Premier League typically reschedules these fixtures into GW34-37.

What is the best chip to use in a double gameweek?

Bench Boost is generally the best chip for large DGWs (6+ teams doubling) because all 15 players earn points from two fixtures. Triple Captain is strong on a premium DGW asset. Free Hit is better saved for blank gameweeks where many teams don't play.

What is the best chip to use in a blank gameweek?

Free Hit is the ideal chip for blank gameweeks. It lets you build a completely new squad from the teams that ARE playing, then reverts to your original squad afterwards. This avoids taking hits to navigate a BGW with your regular team.

When are double gameweeks usually announced?

The Premier League typically confirms rescheduled fixtures 2-4 weeks in advance. DGWs in GW34-37 are usually announced from March onwards. FPLai monitors fixture changes automatically and updates these pages as soon as new DGWs or BGWs are confirmed.

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How This Works

FPLai automatically detects double and blank gameweeks by analysing FPL fixture data. When a team has 2+ fixtures in a single gameweek, it's flagged as a DGW. When a team has 0 fixtures, it's a BGW. Historical patterns (GW34-37 commonly feature DGWs/BGWs) are used to pre-generate skeleton pages for expected fixture doubles. All data refreshes daily from the official FPL API.

Data sourced from the Official Fantasy Premier League API. Player and fixture information updated regularly from the FPL data feed.

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