Discover the latest news, features, and expert insights on Football Manager 2026 with our dedicated FM26 coverage. Keep up to date with gameplay improvements, fresh additions, and important changes that could shape the way you manage your club. From tactical innovations and squad building advice to transfer market guidance and behind-the-scenes development updates, our articles give you everything you need to stay ahead in the new edition.
Unlike a standard news feed, this page gives you a comprehensive overview of the most important developments and a timeline of updates so far.
As Football Manager 2026 approaches release, more details are expected to emerge about matchday presentation, tactical systems, and the integration of women’s football. Sports Interactive has emphasised community feedback throughout development, shaping features like the new user interface, expanded scouting tools, and enhanced squad dynamics. We will continue to track every major update and provide expert commentary to help you prepare for launch.
Developer: Sports Interactive
Publisher: SEGA
Release Date: 4th November 2025
Platforms: PC, Mac, and Console. FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Mobile (Netflix) set to launch day one, with FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) scheduled to release digitally on 4th December.
August 2025:
FM26 officially confirmed with teaser trailer.
September 2025:
Gameplay and UI revealed
October 2025:
Gameplay showcase highlighting tactics revamp
Football Manager 2026 enters its beta phase on Thursday, October 23, offering early access to players who pre-purchase the game through participating retailers. This pre-release version, referred to as Advanced Access, arrives approximately two weeks ahead of the full launch…
Football Manager 2026 is rewriting the rules of squad building. With a sweeping overhaul to its recruitment system, powered by the real-world platform TransferRoom, FM26 delivers a smarter, more intuitive transfer experience that mirrors the evolving dynamics of modern football.…
Football tactics have rarely stood still, and neither has Football Manager. With the release of FM26, Sports Interactive has introduced one of the series’ most significant tactical overhauls in years: the ability to set distinct formations for when your team…
Sports Interactive have announced that the entire user interface has been rebuilt to make managing your club smoother, faster, and more accessible from day one in Football Manager 2026. The full update can be found in the 3 minute 47…
The wait is finally over for Football Manager fans. Sports Interactive has confirmed that Football Manager 2026 will officially launch worldwide on 4 November 2025, marking the series’ long-awaited return after last year’s unexpected hiatus. FM26 represents a major milestone…
Sports Interactive has finally revealed the first gameplay footage of Football Manager 26, giving fans a 72-second look at the series’ new Unity-powered match engine. The reveal comes after a difficult development period. Football Manager 25 was delayed twice before…
Sports Interactive have confirmed the official system requirements for FM26 after also providing a first gameplay reveal on 4th September 2025. As expected, the demands have stepped up compared to FM24, making this year’s edition a bit more challenging for…
For the first time since the cancellation of Football Manager 2025, Sports Interactive studio director Miles Jacobson has opened up about what went wrong — and how the team is bouncing back with FM26. While fans already knew FM26 was…
In the football gaming world, it’s almost a ritual: a new Football Manager drops every year, and us football fans dive in headfirst to rewrite history. That rhythm was broken last year when Football Manager 25 was first delayed and…