Football Manager 26 launches November 4 for PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One, PC, iOS, and Android; December 4 for Switch

The PC versions of Football Manager 26 (available on Steam, Epic Games Store, and Microsoft Store), the console version for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Xbox One, as well as the mobile version for iOS and Android devices through Netflix, will all be released on November 4. Additionally, a Switch version named Football Manager 26 Touch is set to follow, according to publisher SEGA and developer Sports Interactive.

Here are the latest details:

Football Manager 26 is the legacy, redefined—and it launches globally from November 4.

For the very first time, Football Manager 26 enhances the managerial experience, leveraging the Unity engine, offering you an opportunity to sculpt your own football legacy.

The video game versions of Football Manager 2026 are set to debut simultaneously, with releases for Xbox and PlayStation 5 under the title Football Manager 2026 Console, as well as a mobile version (Football Manager 2026 Mobile) on Netflix. Additionally, Football Manager 2026 Touch will be available digitally on Nintendo Switch starting December 4. More details about its availability on other platforms will be shared in the upcoming weeks.

Gameplay Upgrades

Football Manager 26 is the next evolution of football storytelling.

We’ve introduced a revamped user interface that empowers you to exert more control and impact over critical choices that can significantly affect your career trajectory.”

This version maintains the original meaning while using simpler language, avoiding jargon like “reimagined,” and providing a clearer explanation of what the user interface does for the reader.

The revamped user interface brings together an exceptionally engaging matchday experience, amplifying the suspense and grandeur of each game through innovative volumetric animations based on real-life games, along with significantly enhanced on-field graphics.

The Premier League’s debut offers the pinnacle platform for this transformed era, elevating authenticity to unprecedented levels by featuring genuine club emblems, uniforms, and official photographs of players.

The introduction of Women’s Football marks a significant expansion of opportunities within the realm of football. Immerse seamlessly into this united footballing universe within the Football Manager ecosystem. This expansive world boasts an extensive, unparalleled database and will soon showcase a series of licensed competitions.

Starting from now, you can carry on your Football Manager journey seamlessly. Even though a fresh engine powers the new versions – Football Manager 26, Football Manager 26 Console, and Football Manager 26 Touch – advancements in technology ensure that these games will be able to load saved games from both Football Manager 2024 and Football Manager 2023 at launch.

Furthermore, the mobile version of Football Manager 26 will introduce a new feature – save game compatibility – marking its debut within our mobile series.

Discover more substantial improvements hidden throughout each career path, encompassing enhancements like team transfers, strategic adjustments, and even the creation of a manager, as well as integrating controllers, await your exploration.

In the upcoming weeks, we’ll delve thoroughly into this season’s fresh updates. Keep an eye on Football Manager’s social media platforms and register for the Football Manager Football Club newsletter to catch those releases instantly when they go live.

Pre-Purchase Information

Starting from September 10th, up until the release of Football Manager 26 on PC and Mac, if you pre-order from an authorized digital retailer endorsed by SEGA, you’ll get a 10% discount. However, pre-orders for the console version (Xbox Series, PlayStation 5) will become available at a later time.

Players who pre-order Football Manager 26 on both PC and Mac will get early access, allowing them to start managing teams before the official release date.

The game, Advanced Access, is expected to release on both Steam and Epic Games around two weeks prior to its official release date. Any single-player careers initiated during this pre-launch phase will carry over once the game is fully launched on November 4.

In Football Manager 26, it’s all about football under your control and guided by your unique perspective. It’s nearly time for you to shape the game to your liking.

1. The Football Manager 26 Mobile game is currently the sole title in the series that hasn’t transitioned to Unity yet.

2. Saving games in Football Manager 26 Mobile can only be done with careers started in Football Manager 24 Mobile.

3. The Early Access release may vary for different platforms at different times.

Watch the latest footage below.

Reimagined User Interface

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2025-09-10 21:17