This update fixes more of the issues reported by users in FM26 Beta. These changes will be reflected in existing save files.
It's the first of three hotfix updates the developers have planned to roll out this week.
Date Released: October 28th, 2025
File size: 285 MB
As usual the update is save game compatible, so you don't have to start a new save game.
To update you will need to close down Football Manager 2026 and re-launch for it to update. If this does not work for you or you feel it has not updated you will need to restart Steam or Epic.
If that doesn't do the trick, then verify the game cache will.26.0.0.2226107 List of Changes
Amongst the changes in tonight’s hotfix you can find:- Various crash fixes
- Fixed a crash where users 'Pictures' folder is missing/unavailable
- Fixed issue where wrong column label appears on Recruitment->Contracts
- Fixed icons for Captain and Vice-Captain being the wrong way round on the Captains tile.
- Added Opposition Instructions/Set Pieces/Penalties links to pre-match Team Selection screen
- Fixed issues with the PKD column not being correctly ordered after creating a tactic
- Fixed issue where the X button on the Fitness card couldn’t be closed when opened from the Tactics or Squad screen
- Fixed issue where the Loan report tile doesn't appear when the Loan Card is first opened
- Fixed work permit warning incorrectly generating in the Transfer Offer tool
- Fixed displayed option not visually changing when user adjusts Mentality or Tactical Style during a match
- Fixed soft lock where users were able to open another team's match highlights during their own match
- Fixed Champions League squad registration already being selected by assistant manager upon game start
- Fixed search bar incorrectly showing players as playing for your club after clicking ‘See All’
- Fixed issue where you were sometimes unable to pick a team for a match.
- Fixed issue where you couldn't see or load files when your folder path had non-English letters in
- Fixed issue where going to your squad or recruitment screens could cause a crash
- Fixed issue when using player search
- Fixed issue when viewing transfer activity
- Fixed issue when viewing transfer offer
- Fixed an issue where the Aged Between (Years) filter within the Player Search did not function correctly
- Online: Fixed being unable to make transfer offers whilst the host player is in a match
- Fixed Player/New Routine interactions resetting Set Piece Type to Corner
- Fixed Staff popup incorrectly displaying as a Player Report instead of a Staff Report
- Fixed issue when controller introduction triggered
- Fixed issue when renaming custom view
- Fixed an issue where changing tactics would result in Team Selector being empty
- Fixed some Italian Managers having an illogical IP/OOP requirement when in Transfer Room Out
- UI improvements to the season stats panel on a players profile
There's been a large volume of issues posted on the official FM26 Bug Tracker, with many of them being duplicates. Before you post, please use the search function to check if someone has already raised something similar. If they have, you can give the post a "+1" by clicking the relevant button to say you've experienced the same. This will allow the developers to see clearly which issues are affecting the largest numbers of users.
If you encounter any issues post update, please use the official FM26 Bugs Tracker. You can also contact [email protected] for further support.
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Discussion: Football Manager 2026 Patch 26.0.0.2226107 - Hotfix Update for Beta
10 comments have been posted so far.
@bigyin58: In-game go to game status and look for current version. It should say 26.0.0.2226107 followed by a parenthesis with ME version.
Many thanks found it and it has updated. I guess gone are the days when it appeared on the loading page