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Hungarian football heatwave schedule adjustments
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2026-08-03 14:21 UTC → 2026-08-04 09:25 UTC ·
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In late July 2026, 2026 the Hungarian Football Federation (MLSZ) announced a nationwide plan to curb limit electricity use during an extreme heatwave. Effective 1 August, heatwave by requiring all NB I, NB II and NB III matches would to start no later than 17:30 so games could be played in daylight, from 1 August, with any unshiftable fixtures that could not be shifted postponed. The federation also Clubs were urged clubs to add provide additional water stations, cooling facilities stations and free drinking water for spectators. A few days later, later MLSZ confirmed that the third and fourth rounds of the national leagues had been would be moved to a 17:30 kickoff, applying the new rule across the first, second and third divisions. While divisions while continuing to monitor weather and power‑grid strain. On 3 August MLSZ reiterated the schedule change was implemented, 17:30 start time for the federation third and fourth round and said it a decision on postponing the upcoming weekend matches was still monitoring weather conditions and power‑grid strain before deciding pending, promising updates on any further postponements. its website. The federation’s focus remained on avoiding floodlight use amid the heat. At the same time, Ferencváros struggled domestically, remaining winless after two NB I games, while four UEFA cup ties scheduled in Hungary still required stadium lighting. Fans and former national‑team player Péter Szakály criticised the continued play under extreme heat conditions.
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- 2026-08-04 09:25 UTC Hungarian football heatwave schedule adjustments
- 2026-08-03 14:21 UTC Hungarian football heatwave schedule adjustments
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