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FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

We're working on Genie Scout 26. The public edition is scheduled for the end of November, but you can already get your hands on the beta of the "g" edition.

By Updated on Nov 21, 2025   216533 views   328 comments
News - FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed
As always I'm delighted to announce that we're working on Genie Scout 26, the new version for Football Manager 2026.

FM Genie Scout has always been the world's favorite scout utility for Football Manager since its very first version.

We pride ourselves on exclusively releasing this legendary tool since 2009. As always we try our best to deliver Genie Scout to the world every year because your support to this project is outstanding.

Our aim is to update Genie Scout "g" edition to be usable for the FM26 Beta. Then fix any bugs reported. And ultimately try to update all relevant data to reflect the changes in FM26 (e.g. new player roles).

FM Genie Scout 26 Release Date

Public edition

While we can't give you a firm date for the release of the public version, we should be able to release it towards late November. It usually arrives approximately 4-5 weeks after the "g" edition.

"g" edition

The "g" edition, which is the one for people who donate, is available since 25 October (beta 1). Current version (beta 15) is compatible with the 26.0.6 version of FM26 on Steam, Epic, Gamespass (Xbox), and 26.0.5 on Console.
Please note not everything will work perfectly initially, but we'll keep improving until it reaches the level of quality we’re aiming for.

You can now donate for GS26 "g" edition.
Do not report bugs in the comments below!



The "g" edition is ad-free and has certain features compared to the public edition.
More specifically:
  • Potential attributes search (new since 21g)
  • GS Stats (new since 18g)
  • Role Ratings
  • Probability of Development
  • Progress Rate
  • Top Players list
  • Facepack/Kit support

Is there a way to test this "g" edition?
Yes! If you still have FM23 installed, you can try the "g" edition of Genie Scout 23 for free. It's not a trial, it's 100% unlocked forever.


How can I get Genie Scout 26 public edition asap?

The public edition of GS26 will be directly added to fmscout.com the moment it is ready.

But we can notify you via email when this happens, so you won't miss time at all.
So make sure to sign up for our newsletter today.

It's expected for release sometime around late November; no specific time has been set though.

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Discussion: FM Genie Scout for FM26 is confirmed

328 comments have been posted so far.

  • Danny_007's avatar
    The update doesn't work
  • sFn_00's avatar
    still not working for me
  • Stam's avatar
    GS26g has been updated for the 26.0.2 hotfix patch. The 'list index out of bounds' error must've been resolved too. Enjoy!
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  • TV32's avatar
    Is 26.0.2.2228087 the version supported by the Beta 6 version?
    Just checking before I update, can anybody confirm?
    The email only says 26.0.2 but they are releasing hotfixes sometimes to fix the new stuff they mess up lol

    Edit: With "they" I mean SI of course
  • trickfinger's avatar
    it says that the key file wasnt found and that the fmscout 26g wonte be working as it should
  • mortenpindstrup's avatar
    Where to report strange bugs? The player age ind the scout is 5 years younger than in my savegame??
    1
  • Ayt7s's avatar
    I keep losing where to download the updated 26g haha! Where is it located? I have it downloaded but need to update it, can someone help please.
  • Bozz03's avatar
    @Faros87, we have to wait for new patch since SI dropped Hotfix one hour ago.
  • Faros87's avatar
    Can someone help? Your version of Football Manager is not supported: 26.0.2+2228080
  • rouchie's avatar
    Finally managed to edit the registry to not do the virus scan, installed the new version and its out of date already lol - EDIT - Just restarted and all good!
  • rouchie's avatar
    @EwnLG - make sure you check your other, and junk folders
  • EwnLG's avatar
    Hello, I've donated 4 hours ago and still doesn't have te key, is it possible to get it by mail soon please ?
  • rouchie's avatar
    Im still getting the virus scan failed message whichever way I try and download it - not had this on any of the previous versions?
  • Bozz03's avatar
    Thanks Stam, that worked for me to solve the "List Index out of Bounds" Error
  • TheManOfMeat's avatar
    Any delay with keys? Ordered about 2 1/2 hours ago.
  • Stam's avatar
    About the 'list index out of bounds' error, this worked for me:
    Uninstall GS26g, open the Registry Editor (type that on Windows start to find it), then go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Genie\FM Genie Scout 26g and delete that folder (right-click > delete). Finally, do a fresh install of GS26g.
  • GloryGlory's avatar
    Thanks Stam!

    It worked for a while for me, and then I started getting "List Index out of Bounds (-1)" too.
  • Stuart.6426's avatar
    I have donated but still not received my key, I’ve checked all emails
  • Bozz03's avatar
    Hello, I'm receiving Errors all the time "List Index out of Bounds (-1)". Can you help me with that?
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  • Stam's avatar
    Good morning! Turns out there was a number typo (0 instead of 1) in the url shown on the Check For New Version. I've now changed that url completely. Give it another try.

    About the virus alert, we're aware and filed a false positive report via the relevant form. Not sure how long that might take. You can check that the file is clean on its VirusTotal analysis.
  • rouchie's avatar
    I have unblocked the page but the download fails virus scan - none of the other versions did this?
  • kagankse's avatar
    Those who can’t download the new version from the given link can download it from the email sent for the new version that’s how I did it.
  • mali007's avatar
    I have the same problem on both computers.
    "Your version of Football Manager is not supported: 26.0.1+2227758"
  • Stam's avatar
    GS26g has been updated for the 26.0.1 hotfix patch. There will be another patch tomorrow which will hopefully be the last for this week. That will allow us to work on updating player roles to reflect changes in FM26.
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  • İstanbullu's avatar
    I'm feelin sorry for Eugene and Stam, because almost two updates are coming daily :'(
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