Community23 Oct 2025FM26 Advanced Access Beta Available NowIt’s finally time to step into the dugout, with FM26 Advanced Access Beta now live and playable across Steam and the Epic Games Store. If you’ve pre-purchased from a SEGA-approved digital retailer , the FM26 Advanced Access Beta is now fully playable*. You can kick-off a single-player career or battle for bragging rights in an Online Career. As with previous editions, any progress made in Caree…
Elevating authenticity to truly global heights, we’re delighted to have signed our first partnership with FIFA, football’s world governing body. The multi-year deal brings official licences for FIFA’s biggest competitions to the Football Manager series, including the FIFA World Cup 26™ held in Canada, Mexico and USA. The inclusion of officially branded and titled FIFA competitions will begin in…
Building your squad in the transfer market at the heart of every Football Manager career – the successful negotiations, the transfer deals you complete and the pathways you create for your wonderkids define your success. Recruitment is also an area of the footballing world that’s constantly evolving as clubs look for marginal gains on their rivals through whatever tools and date are available.…
In recent years, the language of football tactics has evolved dramatically. Managers, pundits and fans alike now dive deeper into analysis, with sharper insight into complex ideas like pressing triggers and rest defence. One concept that’s rapidly entered the mainstream is the distinction between in possession and out of possession formations - the way a team changes shape based on whether they…
Matchdays in Football Manager are where your dreams are realised. The highs of victory, the lows of defeat and the theatre of the big occasion – it’s why you play the game. In Football Manager 26, we’ve elevated every aspect of the Matchday experience. From on-pitch details to more authentic player movement, and from gameplay to the overall match experience and how you celebrate success, it’s a…
In 2021, we revealed our plan to introduce women’s football to Football Manager. Doing this properly meant more than just plugging in female leagues, it involved factoring in the unique rules, players and landscape of the women’s game. How will it all work in FM26? You can learn more, here.
Whatever technology you’re interacting with, the user interface (UI) is essential to the quality of your experience. The clearer the layout of the screen, the easier it is for you to find and interact with what you want. Nowhere is that truer than a game like Football Manager - every line-up tweak, transfer negotiation and slice of dressing room drama shapes your season, and the UI is where you…
Football Manager 26 is the legacy, redefined – and it launches globally from 4 November. Powered by the Unity engine for the first time, FM26 refreshes the managerial experience and sets the stage for you to define your football destiny. FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Mobile* (Netflix) are also set to launch day one, with FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) scheduled to release digitally on 4 Decemb…
Inspired by this summer's festival of football? Test your managerial skills on the biggest stages in Football Manager 2024, now 50% off across platforms. The discount for FM24 (PC/Mac) and FM24 Console (Xbox) lasts until 6:00pm BST on Thursday, 11th July. The sale for FM24 Console (PS5) begins on Wednesday, 3rd July at 12:00 am local time in each region. The sale end-times for FM24 Console (PS5…
In recent years, a trend has begun to emerge – the classical No.10 or advanced playmaker isn’t used in the same way anymore. Given the importance of collective pressing and counter-pressing in the modern game, many managers don’t quite feel comfortable deploying a free-floating midfielder behind their leading striker. However, this doesn’t mean that playmakers aren’t important – in fact, they’v…
Having players who can perform two different jobs at the same time can be an absolute game-changer for your tactics in Football Manager 2024. Few player roles fit that bill better than the Complete Forward. Expected to lead the line but also link up with your team’s other attackers, the Complete Forward could be your top scorer or best playmaker in any given game. This makes them an ideal role…
The Premier League, the pinnacle of domestic football, is defined by iconic on-pitch events and memories spanning more than three decades. Behind each memorable moment was a football manager… The same is true of every great Football Manager story. Now, thanks to a multi-year partnership, you’ll be able to create your own iconic Premier League moments and history in future editions of Football M…
Developing tactics and recreating the styles of football’s leading coaches is one of the most enjoyable aspects of playing Football Manager. In Football Manager 2024, you have more creative tools for expressing your tactical philosophy thanks to the player rotation changes that have been added.. These rotations see players take up a different position while in possession than they occupy while…
Being tactically flexible is one of the most important characteristics any manager can have. Having the insight to change your approach mid-game when things aren’t working or employing different game plans for different opponents stops you from being predictable and can keep the positive results coming. One of the best ways to do this is by setting up different tactical approaches for home and…
Take inspiration from this season's big winners and step into the managerial dugout in Football Manager 2024, now 40% off across platforms. The discount for FM24 (PC/Mac) and FM24 Console (Xbox) runs until 3:00pm BST on Thursday, 23rd May. Exact sale periods for FM24 Console (PS5) and FM24 Touch (Nintendo Switch™) vary by platform and territory – full information is indicated in the table below…
The role of the Winger in football has changed dramatically over the years. No longer are they just expected to hug the touchline and whip in lofted deliveries for tall, old-school centre forwards. Now, just like their teammates in other positions, they have to be much more versatile. Modern wingers now serve a variety of roles across the pitch, something reflected in the growth in attacking an…
In football, it's about being at the right place at the right time - and few players are better at that than a Segundo Volante. One of several roles to be impacted by Football Manager 2024’s new positional play changes , the Segundo Volante can perform a range of duties, from long-range passes to darting runs and shots from distance. In this guide, we’ll be taking an in-depth look into the role…
In recent years, Brighton & Hove Albion have been widely heralded for their style on the pitch and strategy off it. Many other clubs in Europe have taken note of their innovations and sought to replicate them. What makes the Seagulls’ approach so special is their knack for matching the right players with the right roles to accelerate their development and help the club achieve an exciting playi…
The 2023/24 season has been a breakthrough one for Brighton & Hove Albion defender Jan Paul van Hecke. The impressive 23-year-old has become a regular starter for Roberto De Zerbi and his performances were recognised with a big Current Ability upgrade in the FM24 Main Data Update. The Dutchman is also a big fan of Football Manager. We recently caught up with Jan Paul at Brighton’s training grou…
The Final Data Update for Football Manager 2024 is now available across all platforms*. Including recent transfer activity in the USA and China, as well as significant non-transfer events, this Update includes more than 400,000 database changes as well as minor gameplay fixes. All gameplay adjustments will be effective immediately in existing careers, although new save games are required for yo…
Take charge of your club’s destiny in Football Manager 2024, now on sale across multiple platforms. FM24 (PC/Mac), FM24 Console (Xbox), and FM24 Touch (Nintendo Switch™) are all now 33% off until Thursday, 11th April. Exact timings vary by platform and region. FM24 Console on PlayStation 5 will be available at the same discounted rate until 11:59pm BST on Wednesday, 10th April. Whether your tea…
The Football Manager 2024 Main Data Update is out now. Whether you’ve been managing since launch or you’re now picking up FM24 for the first time, this is the perfect opportunity to start a new career with updated squads and player attributes at your disposal. There’s an endless realm of stories ready for you to write but with more than 2,500 clubs to choose from, it can be tricky to decide whe…
The arrival of the FM24 Main Data Update means it’s time to kick-off your newest career. Squads around the world have been updated, including recent transfer moves and Current Ability changes for thousands of players based on their real-life performances since FM24’s launch. We’ve dived into the data to identify 12 talents whose recent improvements you should be maximising in FM24. OSCAR BOBB,…
Football Manager 2024’s Main Data Update* is now live across all platforms**. This initial refresh features more than six million data changes and includes updated squads following the most recent transfer window. It also contains changes to the Current Ability ratings and Attributes to tens of thousands of players based on their real-world performances since FM24’s launch. Rosters for certain…
Major League Soccer (MLS), North American’s leading football league, was initially formed back in 1994. Their first season began in 1996 with a total of 10 teams. Since then, the league has continued to grow, and following the arrival of St Louis City SC, it currently boasts 29 clubs. MLS is quite a unique league with some rules that may be unfamiliar to those who normally focus their Football…
When starting a new career in Football Manager 2024, most of us have the same goal of taking our new club to the very top of the footballing world. Developing their reputation isn’t as simple as results and tactical prowess on Matchday though. To rise up the in-game rankings, you’ll have to show your skills in developing young talents, managing your club’s finances and being a strategic decisio…
Find a new club to treasure and start your season today with FM24 now on sale across selected platforms*. FM24 (PC/Mac), FM24 Console (Xbox) and FM24 Touch (Nintendo Switch™) are all available at 20% until 3pm GMT on Wednesday, 21st February. FM24 Console on PlayStation 5 will be discounted until 3pm GMT on Wednesday, 28th February. FM24 is the most complete edition in the history of the series…
Football’s greatest teams are built upon strong defensive foundations and the same is true in Football Manager 2024. It might not be the most glamorous part of tactical creation but putting together a solid defensive shape and figuring out what your players should be doing when they don’t have the ball is integral to the success of your latest FM24 career. You can find a full guide that deep di…
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