FPL prices do not change before the season starts. Once the season is under way, a player's price can change by £0.1m a day at midnight UK time, with rises and falls driven by transfer activity.
When FPL prices change and why
Player value in FPL is tied to the transfer market inside the game. Players heavily bought by managers rise in price, while players sold by many managers become cheaper.
The official rules and help pages also make clear that the formula is not disclosed and includes variable factors. That leaves managers with official signals and progress markers, but not the full calculation behind every rise or fall.
Price change indicators in 2026/27
These are the official indicators shown for price changes.
| Indicator | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Progress | Current progress towards a price change, as a percentage |
| Predicted progress | Where the player is expected to be at the next change; added after a calibration period |
| Over 100% | Expected to pass the threshold at the next change at 00:00 UK time |
| Status message | For example Very Likely to Rise or Likely to Drop |
| Updates | Every 15 minutes |
The 2026/27 season adds a more detailed way to track movement toward a rise or fall. After a calibration period, the page shows both current progress and predicted progress, along with colour-coded status messages such as “Very Likely to Rise” in green and “Likely to Drop” in red.
The indicators are a guide, not a promise that a change will happen at the next update. The price changes page can be sorted by players most likely to rise or fall, and filtered to a manager's squad, watchlist, or all players. Player profiles also show a status message, and the “Pick Team” and “Transfers” pages display price changes through the “Opponent” menu above the pitch view.
How selling prices work
These are the official selling-price examples.
| Bought for | Price when sold | Selling price |
|---|---|---|
| £7.5m | £7.8m | £7.6m |
| £5.0m | £5.4m | £5.2m |
| £5.0m | £5.3m | £5.1m |
| £5.0m | £4.7m | £4.7m |
If a player rises after you buy him, you keep half of the increase when you sell, rounded down to the nearest £0.1m. If the player's price falls, the full drop is lost. That is why purchase price, current price, and selling price can all be different at the same time.
On the “Transfers” page, the price shown for players already in your squad is the selling price. In list view, FPL separates the three figures as CP, SP, and PP: current price, selling price, and purchase price.
Free Hit has a separate price effect. At the next deadline, your squad and bank balance return to their previous state, with any player price changes from that Gameweek reflected in the restored values.
Launch prices mentioned for 2026/27
These are the launch prices highlighted by FPL for 2026/27.
| Player | Club | Launch price | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erling Haaland | Manchester City | £15.5m | Most expensive player ever in FPL |
| Bruno Fernandes | Manchester United | £12.0m | Most expensive midfielder |
| Gabriel | Arsenal | £8.0m | £2.0m more than in 2025/26 |
Those figures are launch prices from July 2026, not fixed season-long values. Once the season starts, player prices can move through the daily price-change process, so launch price and in-season current price are separate things.
FAQ
Do players get more expensive in Fantasy Premier League?
Yes, once the season has started and transfer demand is strong enough. A player can rise by £0.1m in a day, while players being sold heavily can drop instead.
How do player values change in FPL?
The official rule is that prices move according to popularity in the transfer market. Heavy buying pushes a player up, heavy selling pushes him down, and the exact formula is not published.
How can I track likely FPL price changes?
The official price changes page gives progress percentages, predicted progress after a calibration period, and status messages. Anything above 100% means the player is expected to pass the threshold at the next change at 00:00 UK time, though it is still only a guide.
What does cost mean in FPL?
The game uses more than one price figure. Your own squad can show a selling price on “Transfers”, while list view separates current price, selling price, and purchase price as CP, SP, and PP.
When does FPL update prices?
Price changes can happen at midnight UK time each day once the season has started. The indicators refresh every 15 minutes, but those updates track movement toward a change rather than being the change itself.