It’s time for managers around the world to change the game: Football Manager 26 is finally available on PC, Mac, console e dispositivi mobili. The new chapter of the iconic series by Sports Interactive and SEGA marks a turning point for the franchise, introducing substantial new features, including, for the first time, i campionati femminili di calcio. FM26 is now downloadable via Steam, Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store and through Xbox Game Pass, while users who had already participated in the early access beta can continue their career without losing any progress.
As shown in the launch trailer, FM26 doesn’t just simulate football, but invites players to actively shape its history, building dynasties and writing moments that linger long after the final whistle. The philosophy is clear: “Football belongs to the players.”
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This edition celebrates the union between the virtual and real worlds, thanks to the collaboration with top athletes such as Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain), the young prospect Rodrigo Mora, and the stars of partner clubs Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion.
The champions of the Manchester City Women, Lauren Hemp, Yui Hasegawa and Leila Ouahabi, who starred in the official debut of women’s football in the series, are also featured.
“The launch of FM26 marks the beginning of a new era for our game”, said Miles Jacobson, director of Sports Interactive. “We’ve set a new record for pre-orders and over 200,000 active daily players during the beta. Now our goal is to build the foundations for the next twenty or thirty years of the studio.”
Apart from the main version, Football Manager 26 Console is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5, included in the Xbox Game Pass catalog for subscribers. For those who prefer to play on the go, Football Manager 26 Touch is available on Apple Arcade, optimized for iPhone, iPad, Mac e Apple TV. The title offers improved controls and a more intuitive navigation, allowing you to seamlessly continue your progress from FM24 Touch. Finally, FM26 Mobile, available exclusively for subscribers of Netflix, continues to offer the management experience in a portable format, preserving the classic charm of the series with a slim interface and new mechanics.
To complete this season’s lineup, FM26 Touch for Nintendo Switch will arrive digitally on 4 December 2025.
KotaWorld’s review is currently in progress, stay with us to find out whether Football Manager 26 truly manages to reinvent virtual football.
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