Community11 Aug 2026Playtesting Program for FM27 - Register Your InterestHey everyone, Today we’d like to share news on expanding our approach to Football Manager playtesting, and how you can get involved. We understand the need to ensure feedback is heard ahead of the next FM, in sufficient time to be reviewed by internal teams. So, we are bringing our playtesting experience into a new era, partnering with FirstLook, allowing you to register your interest to play e…
International Management has arrived in Football Manager 26 as the world’s greatest football tournament kicks off across USA, Mexico and Canada. Take charge of your nation on football’s biggest stage and chase glory at FIFA World Cup 2026™. From previous tournament winners to first-time qualifiers, here are 9 nations to consider taking charge of and leading to success. Argentina There’s only on…
Take charge on football's biggest stage and chase international glory in Football Manager 26, now available at up to 50% off across selected platforms. Get 50% off FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch™) and experience new tools and game upgrades that prime you for success as an international manager . FM26 (PC/Mac) and FM26 Console (Xbox) are on sale until 18:0…
To celebrate the arrival of International Management and the officially-licensed FIFA World Cup 2026™ in FM26, we’ve teamed up with FIFAe to launch the Curaçao Challenge. From now until Saturday 27 June, we’re inviting you to step into the dugout with the Caribbean nation and attempt to guide them to FIFA World Cup 2026™ glory. At the end of the challenge, the player with the best save will win…
The second International Management update is now available on Football Manager 26 on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. An equivalent update is available on Football Manager 26 Console, Football Manager 26 Touch (Apple Arcade), and Football Manager 26 Mobile. An update for Nintendo Switch users will be available late this month. This update completes the roster of qualified teams available to m…
International Management has arrived in the latest update for Football Manager 26, now live across platforms. Update 26.3.1 is live across FM26 (Steam/Epic/Microsoft), FM26 Console (Xbox/Playstation), FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) and FM26 Mobile (Netflix), with new tools and game upgrades to prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage. The update for FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) will follow ea…
International management arrives in FM26 ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer. New tools and game upgrades prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage, elevated by our first-ever licensing agreement with FIFA . Let’s dive into what you can expect from May 26th. Dive right into the action The first thing you’ll see when loading up FM26 following this upd…
You can now play Football Manager 26 and Football Manager 26 Console* for free until Monday, April 20th. FM26 is available at no cost on Steam until 6pm BST on Monday, 20th April, with FM26 Console (Xbox) available at no additional cost until 7:59am BST on the same day. Save Game Compatibility with both FM23 and FM24 means that you keep your journeys going into FM26 across platforms. FM26 featu…
FM26’s latest update is now live across platforms, including updated squads following the January transfer window and thousands of player rating changes based on performances over recent months. Those new squad dynamics and the stories from world football so far this season make it the perfect time to dive into a new adventure. To help you choose where to start, we’ve pulled together a selectio…
Football Manager 26 is now available with a 40% discount across platforms. FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5)* and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch)** are on sale until 18:00 BST on April 23rd. Sale end dates and times vary by platform. Over the last six weeks, Football Manager 26 has received two data updates containing transfers from the January and February Transfer Windows alongside Current…
FM26 Update (26.3) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This update introduces a new full-screen Youth Setup Overview, quality of life improvements to the User Interface, and Database changes from transfer windows including China, Türkiye, and the USA. * This update should take effect automatically but if you have any issues, please visit our dedicated FAQ . An update for FM26…
FM26 Update (26.2) for Football Manager 26 is now live, including all the big transfers from the January transfer windows. This update also includes thousands of player Current Ability, Potential Ability and Attribute changes based on performances since we locked the launch database for FM26. We’ve picked out some of the players with the biggest upgrades in this update, ready for you to manage,…
FM26 Update (26.2) is now live across platforms. This update contains transfers from the January Transfer Window, Current Ability, Potential Ability and Attribute changes for thousands of players and staff, as well as several game additions and upgrades. For PC players, this update sees a change to make the Fixtures and Results card full-screen and introduces the ability to change player roles…
Just as in real life, getting pre-season right is essential in Football Manager 26. As well as training hard and playing friendlies, buying and selling the right players is crucial to a flying start. Here, we show how you can maximise FM26’s new recruitment tools in pre-season to set your club up for success in every career. Making a Plan One of the first things you should do in every save, whe…
Football Manager 26 is now on sale across platforms. FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) are available with a 33% discount until 6pm GMT on 26 February. Sale end dates and times vary by platform – more info is provided in the table below. Since launch on November 4, each title has been regularly updated to improve stability and performance. These updates have…
An FM26 update (26.1.3) is now available via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. This includes the re-introduction of Pass Maps (both in-match and within the Data Hub), as well as various Match AI improvements and a fix to a Hotseat mode-related crash. For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ . The update is also available for FM26 Console, which includes all appl…
2026's first FM26 update (26.1.2) is now available via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This update includes a wide range of improvements, with key changes including global navigational enhancements, a new-look Stages screen, functionality fixes to column sorting and a host of stability fixes. FM26 Console and FM26 Touch Updates for FM26 Console and FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) will follow later…
With Football Manager 26 now more than a month old across platforms, many players are beginning to settle in for long-term career saves. If you’re looking for inspiration or simply a fresh challenge, we’ve highlighted 12 clubs that offer something memorable - whether that’s historical prestige, unique structural obstacles, or the opportunity to build something from the ground up. AS Monaco Mona…
Developing your own superstars is one of the most satisfying parts of any Football Manager save — especially for long-term careers. Few feelings compare to watching an academy graduate light up the biggest stages for your first team. What’s the best way of bringing these young players through? InvWingbacks is here to help, providing a list of top tips for youth development in Football Manager 2…
For the first time in Football Manager history, women’s football arrives in FM26, with the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) as a headline licensed competition - opening up new opportunities to explore, manage, and make history in the women’s game. The WSL is the top level of domestic women’s football in England. A league that hits hard in both performance and passion: it’s the home ground th…
We’re pleased to confirm that the latest FM26 update (26.1.1) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. Included within the 300+ changes are further improvements to player and staff contract logic, under the hood improvements to game stability, and improved post-match and past match report screens. We’ve also addressed the issue surrounding players being offered out on transfer if r…
Following a recent major content update, we can confirm that another update is now available, initially via the Steam Public Beta Track. Included within the 300+ changes, there have been further improvements to player and staff contract logic, under the hood improvements to game stability, and improved post-match and past match report screens. For instructions on how to access and download the…
Following a successful rollout of the update via the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to confirm that Football Manager 26 update 26.1.0 is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This major update brings the most substantial number of changes, bug fixes, and feature introductions so far this cycle, with an emphasis on enhancing immersion and player experience. Shouts are back,…
As promised in our preview earlier this week, we are pleased to confirm that an update has been rolled out to the Steam Public Beta Branch. For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here . This update brings a wealth of bug fixes, improvements, and features: · Matchday Shouts · Updated Match Engine with various improvements · Extensive polish and refinem…
Wherever you manage in Football Manager 26, you need to score goals and to do that you need to get the most from your strikers. In this piece, Ihor Crusadertsar turns his attention to popular lone-striker systems such as the 4-3-3 and 4-2-3-1, exploring how you can dominate your save by building effective attacks with just a single player leading the line. Crafting tactics built around a single…
After initially rolling out yesterday onto the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to say that update 26.0.6 is now available for FM26 on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. The update includes more than 250 fixes and tweaks, including: tweaks to player wage demands, the option to select an FPS limit within ‘Preferences’, and the reintroduction of the training calendar for youth teams. A full…
We can confirm that the next update to the Steam Public Beta Track is now live. For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here . This update will contain the 200+ fixes communicated on Tuesday (18th November) as well as some additional tweaks and changes we brought forward while the knock-on issue reported yesterday was being resolved. You can view the f…
Following a successful rollout of the update via the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to confirm that update 26.0.5 is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. For queries about how to update on these platforms, please review this FAQ . For Steam Public Beta track users, please consult the FAQ for any questions about how to revert to the retail version and save game compatibilit…
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