Versions and Optional Files:
- MAC COMPUTERS: With the help of GlasgowAirport, who plays the game on a Mac computer, we achieved to make the files not crash the game when played on Macs. You only just have to select the files that's inside the folder "Mac Version". What we did was, that he send me the files of the game on a Mac computer (that are slightly different than a Windows computer) and I remade the skin using these files for all of you that are playing on a Mac.
- BACKGROUNDS: Unfortunately, due to the way this year’s game works, we can’t have different backgrounds per screen. However, the game does use different backgrounds for licensed competitions (Premier League, EFL competitions, Bundesliga, UEFA competitions, etc.), which appear before matches in those competitions.
If you want to see only the main background I’ve chosen, or you prefer to keep dynamic backgrounds only for UEFA competitions, I’ve included some optional files you can use.
Disclaimer:
- At the moment, this year’s themes/skins are created differently from previous versions, and we cannot modify or interfere with the UI. Therefore, I cannot accept requests to change specific elements of it.
- Additionally, because the game is frequently updated and these updates often affect the files we use, there will be regular updates to this theme/skin. On top of that, we’re constantly experimenting to discover how to change and improve more aspects of the game’s visuals.
- If you already have my theme/skin and want to install a newer version, sometimes cached files can cause issues. Please first Verify Files from Steam by right-clicking the game → Properties → Installed Files → Verify integrity of game files, restart Steam or even your computer and then install the new version of my theme/skin.
If you like my theme/skin and you’re Greek and want to support my work, you can find me here:
https://www.youtube.com/@AlexMorak
https://www.twitch.tv/alexmorakgaming
https://www.instagram.com/alexmorakgaming/
Changelist:
- v0.1 (01.11.25): Initial release of the theme/skin.
- v0.2 (03.11.25): More color adjustments in the UI.
- v0.2.1 (03.11.25): Fixes for previous changes.
- v0.3 (05.11.25): Additional color adjustments in the UI.
- v0.3.1 (06.11.25): Fixed compatibility with the game’s new update (26.0.4).
- v0.3.2 (06.11.25): Fixed crashes caused by the game’s new update (26.0.4).
- v0.3.3 (07.11.25): More background options and fixes to prevent crashes on Mac systems.
- v0.4 (11.11.25): Seperated versions for Windows and Mac, small additional color adjustments in the UI.
- v0.4.1 (15.11.25): Fixes for compatibility with game's update (26.0.5).
- v0.5 (22.11.25): Added one more option for backgrounds and fixes for compatibility with game's update (26.0.6).
Screenshots:












How to install the AlexMorak Theme/Skin:
- Download the file.
- Unzip the file.
- Locate the Game Directory: Navigate to your Football Manager installation directory.
The standard path for Windows is typically:
\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64\
And for Mac:
~/Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/Football Manager 26/fm.app/Contents/Resources/Data/StreamingAssets/aa/StandaloneOSX
- Before first time locate the original files in the game's data folder and make a backup copy before proceeding. You should see from my files, which files you have to make a backup copy.
- Copy and paste the files into the game directory. When asked, choose to overwrite/replace the existing files.






Discussion: AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.5 - Windows and MacOS Versions - Works with update 26.0.6
212 comments have been posted so far.
- ui-backgrounds_assets_.bundle
- ui-backgrounds_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_default.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_match.bundle
works then? I'm about to give it a go now or should remove the -ui-styles_assets_match.bundle as suggested
Also when is best to restart MacBook>? once files are copied in or before?
Test 1
- ui-backgrounds_assets_.bundle
- ui-backgrounds_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_default.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_match.bundle
Result: Works OK so far. All main menu items "Portal", "Squad", Recruitment" etc display correctly with correct names.
One thing, I did reboot/restart my Macbook Air to clear out registers and things so this may help. I'll keep playing and let you know.
- ui-backgrounds_assets_.bundle
- ui-backgrounds_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_common.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_default.bundle
- ui-styles_assets_match.bundle
If the same thing happens, please try one more time WITHOUT the last one:
-ui-styles_assets_match.bundle
I have to understand which file causes problems, thank you!
So basically the main overview where you have "Portal", "Squad", "Recruitment" menu - they are all re-labelled as "Item", "Item", "Item" and then the UI and the whole game just does a fatal crash.
ui-match_assets_all.bundle
ui-prematch-backgrounds_assets_common.bundle
ui-tactics_assets_all.bundle
ui-widgets_assets_all.bundle
I actually meant fkd up the work you do, not the game itself, as you fix one thing only to get another issue after an update.
Keep it going mate, use your theme personally so lets hope it gets a little bit more easy to edit for everyonesc sake..
Thank you for your comment Daz. A true legend in our community with lots of hours on skinning.
Though I disagree about SI fk it up with new updates. They are doing what have to be done. They are improving the game and I sincerely believe that.
What we are doing here it's not normal because we are editing game files not some xmls that go over the game files as previous. So... It all comes in the same package...