Release Date

When we talk about release date, the specific day a product, event, or official announcement becomes publicly available. Also known as launch date, it helps fans, buyers and planners sync their actions. A deadline, the final day to meet a requirement often hinges on the same calendar, while a schedule, the ordered list of dates for related activities builds around it. In short, the release date anchors a chain of timing decisions.

Across the stories we curate, you’ll see the release date drive very different worlds. In sports, a match kickoff or a tournament opening hinges on a set date – think of the Uzbekistan‑Uruguay friendly or the South Africa women’s cricket camp in Durban. In tech, the Xiaomi 17 versus iPhone 17 showdown hinges on a product launch date that reshapes market share. In education, the KNEC grade‑4 SBA deadline or the JAMB assessment postponement are release‑date‑style cut‑offs that dictate a whole semester’s planning. Each example shows how a single date triggers a cascade: fans book tickets, retailers stock shelves, schools organize exams.

Why timing matters

One key semantic link is that a release date encompasses the associated launch. The date locks in the schedule, and the schedule requires coordination among teams, media and regulators. A deadline influences the release date by forcing earlier preparation, as seen when universities scramble to meet JAMB’s assessment timeline. Likewise, an announcement sets the release date for the public, whether it’s a government decree on grade‑4 project scores or a club’s statement on a coach’s red card.

Because the release date sits at the intersection of planning, marketing and compliance, understanding it gives you a shortcut to the bigger story. Below you’ll find a mix of match reports, product launch analyses, policy updates and more – all tied together by the simple fact that a date mattered.

Ready to see how each date shaped the headlines? Scroll down for the full collection of articles that show the release date in action across sport, tech, education and beyond.