Football Manager 26 Officially Revealed

Sports Interactive pushed Football Manager 26 live on Steam and Microsoft stores as a wishlist item, and unveiled the much-awaited FM26 Match Day first look on YouTube, showcasing 3D match gameplay for the first time.

That should definitely whet the appetite ahead of the game’s key feature announcements, with fans already feeling optimistic about the future of the franchise.

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Powered by the Unity engine (new foundations), FM26 is where storytelling evolves. Deeper immersion, richer atmosphere. fluid football, pure drama.

The introduction of Women’s Football, a completely revamped game UI and a more visually impressive Matchday experience are among the changes we can expect.

	Football Manager 2026 Screenshots
	Football Manager 2026 System Requirements

The release date is set for November 4th, while advanced access starting approximately 2 weeks sooner for pre-orders from participating retailers (including our partner store).

Football Manager 26 Description

Football Manager 26 takes you on a journey to define your football destiny. Enhanced graphics are only the beginning of a more immersive and tactically-rich experience – creating a new footballing reality that’s authentically shaped by you.

New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy, redefined and where storytelling evolves, placing you at the heart of the beautiful game.

A reimagined interface and more immersive matchday experience brings you closer to the action and combine to elevate every decision and match-defining moment.

Transform your squad with advanced transfer tools and craft your footballing philosophy like never before with new innovations that deliver unrivalled game-changing tactical realism.

OUR RICHEST MATCH DAY EXPERIENCE

Powered by the Unity engine, experience the richest Match Day experience in series history with enhanced player movement and greater on-pitch detail, bringing new levels of depth and drama to every match.

Experience the adrenaline of a weaving run and inch-perfect through ball that sets up that unforgettable, last-gasp title winner. Thanks to advanced player movements powered by fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, your players attack with more personality than ever.

THE PREMIER LEAGUE JOINS THE ACTION 

Compete at the pinnacle of English football as the Premier League debuts with fully-licensed club badges, kits and official player photos. Authenticity reaches new heights as you pursue the biggest prize in domestic football with the full broadcast experience from the best seat in the house.

INTRODUCING: WOMEN’S FOOTBALL  

Discover a new world of possibilities as the women’s game makes its long-awaited debut, seamlessly integrated into the FM ecosystem as one footballing world. Explore fresh challenges, unearth untold stories and discover new talents as you break new ground and broaden your managerial horizons.

TOTAL FOOTBALL, TOTAL CONTROL 

A game-changing UI overhaul brings clarity and fluidity to every interaction, primed for the modern manager - with the newly integrated Portal acting as your gateway to the wider footballing world. The reimagined UI surfaces essential information exactly when you need it, empowering you to manage more instinctively and efficiently.

In FM26, football belongs to you and your vision. It’s your time to change the game.

	What we know about Football Manager 2026
	Miles Explains FM26 Plans

The game is going to include 19 languages to choose from. There are the following:
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish (Spain), Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese (Portugal), Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish (Latin America), Swedish, Turkish

Pre-order started as of September 10th. Until then we could only wishlist FM26 on Steam store and Microsoft store.

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