Football Manager 26: The Most Ambitious Overhaul in Series History Set to Launch This November

A New Era for Football Management Gaming

Football Manager 26 is poised to redefine the football management genre as Sports Interactive transitions to the Unity Engine, marking one of the most significant visual and technical improvements in the series’ history. The upgrade promises vastly improved graphical experiences, enhanced player animations, better matchday visuals, and more realistic environments.

Revolutionary Changes and Features

The game introduces groundbreaking features, including a massive women’s football database featuring 35,000+ players across 4,000 teams, alongside the Unity engine integration and secured Premier League licence.

The tactical system has been completely revamped, offering players unprecedented control over their team’s playing style. The new system provides deeper customisation for formations, new player roles, and enhanced in-game decision-making capabilities.

Release Details and Development

Football Manager 26 is confirmed for release on November 4th, 2025, with pre-orders already open. Those who pre-purchase on PC/Mac will gain early access to kick off their career ahead of the official launch.

The game will be available across multiple platforms, with FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5), FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch), and FM26 Mobile (Netflix) set to debut later in 2025. Notably, FM26 Mobile will be the only version not transitioning to the Unity engine this year.

Looking Ahead

While Sports Interactive has maintained a strategic silence during development, this appears to be by design. The team is focused on ensuring FM26 doesn’t just meet expectations but completely resets them, potentially delivering the experience fans have been anticipating for years.