How to get FM26 for free

There are a couple of ways to get Football Manager 26 for free.

Free FM26 Mobile

The obvious one is that Netflix subscribers will get the mobile edition of FM26 for free.
There are no extra fees nor in-app purchases for Netflix exclusive games. You get unlimited access to more than 80 exclusive mobile games as part of your Netflix membership.
If you don't have a membership though, it's not exactly cost-effective to get one just for FM26 Mobile.

Free FM26 on PC/Mac

When it comes to the full-fat version of the game, you have 3 options to get it for free.

• Win a FM26 Giveaway: This time of year there are numerous giveaways going on around the FM community. X/Twitter is the best place to find most of them and participate. We have started one and will be doing at least 3 more until the FM26 Beta drops.
  
• PC Game Pass: PC Game Pass provides access to a library of games specifically for PC. FM26 is going to be part of that library, though it remains to be confirmed if it will be added on launch day or at a later time.
  
• Become a Beta Tester: Even though there's no up-to-date official page that explains the process you need to follow, your best bet is to contact an administrator or a moderator on the official Sports Interactive forums. In the recent past, the go-to person for that was Neil Brock.
  

Free FM26 Console on Xbox

If you already have an active Xbox Game Pass subscription, you'll get access to a catalog of games on console including FM26 Console on November 4.

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That sums it up.
If you're not able to buy Football Manager 2026, check the ways explained above to get it for free.
In any case, say no to piracy and support the developers.