After applying this patch, the UI feels super snappy and responsive. The squad tab looks like it might under a different section, but still a huge speed up.
Updated: 2 June 2026
Installing the UI Speed Patch
This patch uses the ui-panelids_assets_all.bundle file to speed up panel loading times in the game. Many thanks to FMAustii for the help on updating the patch
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- Download 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
- Locate the original "ui-panelids_assets_all.bundle" file in the game's data folder and make a backup copy before proceeding.
- Copy and paste the file into the game directory. When asked, choose to overwrite/replace the existing file.
This mod was initially created by BassyBoy.
https://x.com/BassyBoy
It's currently maintained by FMAustii.
https://x.com/FMAustii
Discussion: FM26 Faster UI Patch: 250% Speed Up
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You should fix the Windows directory in point 2. to say:
steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64