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AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.5 - Windows and MacOS Versions - Works with update 26.0.6

The first customized theme/skin for Football Manager 26. Get rid of most of the annoying purple and blue tones of the game.

By Updated on Nov 22, 2025   210110 views   212 comments
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Football Manager 2026 Skins - AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.5 - Windows and MacOS Versions - Works with update 26.0.6
This is the first customized theme/skin for Football Manager 26. Say goodbye to the majority of the game’s purple and blue colors. I have also included a new background and new gold UI highlight colors.

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).

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How to install the AlexMorak Theme/Skin:


  1. Download the file.

  2. Unzip the file.

  3. 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
  4. 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.

  5. Copy and paste the files into the game directory. When asked, choose to overwrite/replace the existing files.


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Discussion: AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.5 - Windows and MacOS Versions - Works with update 26.0.6

212 comments have been posted so far.

  • GlasgowAirport's avatar
    @harrison120289 - yes. It appears to work. I would restart my Mac before applying the files and starting FM26 back again.
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  • harrison120289's avatar
    @GlasgowAirport would you suggest the 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
    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?
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  • GlasgowAirport's avatar
    @alexmorakgaming - yeah definitely - I would even say that re-starting the game alone isn't enough if you're seeing crashes. Probably the game is still so buggy that certain registers aren't being memory-freed gracefully by some of the FM26 code so I think the old laptop-defcon-restart needs to be donel. I'd advise anyone struggling with any skin using Macbook Air/Pro/Desktop may want to try this before coming to the conclusion the Skin doesn't work. It's been running since my last message (over 4 hours) and no crashes yet and the Skin is still working fine.
  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @GlasgowAirport I can't describe to you how appreciated is your help. I think that a restart must always be done before changing file because of cache. This year we don't have a button "clear cache". So you did well. Please continue playing to see what is happening. Thank you very much again!
  • GlasgowAirport's avatar
    Alright brother, let's do this:

    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.
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  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @GlasgowAirport & harrison120289 Can you please do something for me? Can you only copy/paste these files?
    - 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!
  • harrison120289's avatar
    same issue as Mac user the fix files doesn't actually fix the issue top icons just says item item item. Look forward to a proper fix for this as it's my preferred skin so far. Game keeps crashing with it unfortunately
  • GlasgowAirport's avatar
    Sorry brother, MAC user here... your fix for Mac still doesn't work sadly so us Mac clans are missing out. The same thing happens on Budwaiser's MaterialSkin.

    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.
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  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @RenKyuu No, please give a minute to read the disclaimer above.
  • RenKyuu's avatar
    Hello, are you going to inclure the player CA-PA ?
  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @mumra εάν έχεις κατεβάσει τις μπάλες από το fm24 δεν θα στον δείξει. δεν έχει καμία σχέση με εμένα ή τα αρχεία μου.
  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @GoJ84 because I don't have a Mac? Also what is happening with you guys? It's a mod, you put it in your system at your own risk and you put the blame on me? Did you even try to read the fking disclaimer? ffs...
  • mumra's avatar
    καλησπερα ! καμμαι ιδεα γτ δεν μου δειχνει τον προπονητη οταν παω να κανω load to save παιχνιδι ;
  • GoJ84's avatar
    When I put the files in for Mac, and trying to start a new save.. It's not even possible to create a new game..? Why don't you test it before putting the files out`
  • kapitanbaton's avatar
    problem with volume control, where is the fm 26 volume control?
  • Trousis11's avatar
    Μπραβο Αλεξ, Τρομερός!
    1
  • michaelandrews's avatar
    And you are doing great, improving the fm experience for all us. Thank you so much.
    1
  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    Hello to everyone, please read carefully what I've wrote in the original post above. I tried to provide solutions to everybody with this version. Sadly I can't do anything more to that.
  • Danilo72's avatar
    @alexmorakgaming Ciao con il nuovo aggiornamento non riesco a far funzionare la tua skin
  • addijimmas's avatar
    you forgot the button when starting a new career that says 'Begin your career' or something like that, its still in purple
  • hellwalker's avatar
    can you make Tactics/pitch color green please? It would be beautiful.
  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @AceBend555 Thank you, mainly inside match is the biggest problems about modding in Mac. Have you tried one by one, maybe one of them is creating a problem?
  • AceBend555's avatar
    On Mac I was able to get the skin to work after the new update by omitting the below 4 files:

    ui-match_assets_all.bundle
    ui-prematch-backgrounds_assets_common.bundle
    ui-tactics_assets_all.bundle
    ui-widgets_assets_all.bundle
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  • DashingDaz8's avatar
    Hiu
    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..
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  • alexmorakgaming's avatar
    @Daz8

    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...

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