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Football Manager 26EventsPlay FM26 and FM26 Console for free
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Play FM26 and FM26 Console for free

Football Manager 26 · published 16 Apr 2026, 17:04 UTC

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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 features more licensed clubs, leagues and competitions than ever before. You can learn more about those here alongside this year's new additions with our dedicated feature blogs.

Both FM26 and FM26 Console have been regularly updated since launch to improve stability and performance. These updates have included enhancements to in-game navigation, the reintroduction of in-match Shouts, redesigns for multiple game screens and significant Match Engine AI upgrades.

If you enjoy your initial spell in the dugout, you can get both titles at 40% off until April 23rd*. Any careers kicked off during the Free Play period can be seamlessly continued when you purchase the game.

*Available to Xbox Game Pass subscribers on the Ultimate, Premium or Essential tiers only. More info.

**Sale end times vary by platform and region.

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