Release date: 04/11/2025New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Built on the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy, redefined and where storytelling evolves, placing you at the heart of the beautiful game.
A reimagined interface and more immersive matchday experience brings you closer to the action and combine to elevate every decision and match-defining moment.
Transform your squad with advanced transfer tools and craft your footballing philosophy like never before with new innovations that deliver unrivalled game-changing tactical realism.
OUR RICHEST MATCH DAY EXPERIENCE
Powered by the Unity engine, experience the richest Match Day experience in series history with enhanced player movement and greater on-pitch detail, bringing new levels of depth and drama to every match.
Experience the adrenaline of a weaving run and inch-perfect through ball that sets up that unforgettable, last-gasp title winner. Thanks to advanced player movements powered by fresh motion capture and volumetric animations, your players attack with more personality than ever.
THE PREMIER LEAGUE JOINS THE ACTION
Compete at the pinnacle of English football as the Premier League debuts with fully-licensed club badges, kits and official player photos. Authenticity reaches new heights as you pursue the biggest prize in domestic football with the full broadcast experience from the best seat in the house.
INTRODUCING: WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Discover a new world of possibilities as the women’s game makes its long-awaited debut, seamlessly integrated into the FM ecosystem as one footballing world. Explore fresh challenges, unearth untold stories and discover new talents as you break new ground and broaden your managerial horizons.
TOTAL FOOTBALL, TOTAL CONTROL
A game-changing UI overhaul brings clarity and fluidity to every interaction, primed for the modern manager - with the newly integrated Portal acting as your gateway to the wider footballing world. The reimagined UI surfaces essential information exactly when you need it, empowering you to manage more instinctively and efficiently.
In FM26, football belongs to you and your vision. And this is only the beginning. Stay tuned and follow @FootballManager on social media to find out what’s next.
It’s your time to change the game.
