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Football Manager 26

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Football Manager 26

Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.

Simulation Sports Strategy
Players now
6,955
All-time peak
53,828
24-hour change
-5.18%

Player count observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

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New foundations set the stage for you to define your football destiny. Made with the Unity engine, FM26 is the legacy, redefined and where storytelling evolves. A reimagined interface and more immersive match day experience brings you closer to the action and combine to elevate every 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. 

Victory in football’s biggest international tournament is within your reach. Explore new tools for managing national teams alongside a competition-specific start date for FIFA World Cup 2026™, now officially licensed with authentic broadcast graphics, tournament branding, match balls and kits.

Savour the richest Match Day experience in series history, bringing new levels of depth and drama to every match with enhanced player movement and greater on-pitch detail. Feel the adrenaline of a weaving run, inch-perfect through ball and unforgettable, last-gasp title winner with more personality thanks to fresh motion capture and volumetric animations.

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.

Exercise unparalleled control over how your team plays across every area of the pitch with the introduction of distinct In and Out of Possession formations. Redefined player roles and a dynamic visualiser that shows how your team shapes up in different scenarios levels up your pre-match prep game in, game out.

An overhauled UI primed for the modern manager offers a cleaner look-and-feel, with the new Portal bringing together every aspect of your footballing world. Tailor your game to your priorities with the introduction of quick link Bookmarks and learn more about the beautiful game with an overhauled Search and new FMPedia glossary.

Explore a new world of possibilities as the women’s game debuts, seamlessly integrated into FM as one footballing world. With 14 playable leagues from 11 nations, including the Women’s Super League and National Women’s Soccer League, there are fresh challenges and new talents to discover in each career.

Harness the power of TransferRoom™ to smartly shape your title-winning squads season after season. Broadcast your recruitment priorities with Requirements and gain direct insight into your rivals’ needs with Pitch Opportunities, giving you more targeted control over every signing and sale.

Express more of your personality and style in every career with a revamped manager creation experience. Craft your look with an enhanced character creator before developing a career backstory that’s unique to you and uniquely influential on your life in the dugout.

In FM26, football belongs to you and your vision. It’s your time to change the game. 


*Due to ongoing licensing approvals, not all FIFA World Cup 2026™ team kits will be available at launch of the feature and some may be added at a later date.

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 (with updates 22H2), Windows 11 (with updates 23H2)
  • Processor: Desktop: Intel Core i3-530 or AMD FX-4100 Laptop: Intel Core i3-330M or AMD A6-5200 Requires SSE4.2 & SSSE3
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960 or AMD Radeon R9 380 or Intel HD 530 Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 960M or AMD Radeon R9 M375 or Intel HD 530 512MiB VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 11 – with updates (23H2)
  • Processor: Desktop: Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600 Laptop: Intel Core i5-1035G7 or AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 or AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT Laptop: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile or AMD Radeon RX 6600M
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
  • Additional Notes: Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10 or older versions.

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 11 Big Sur, 12 Monterey, 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia - with updates
  • Processor: Apple M1 or Intel Core M
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Desktop: Apple M1 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or Intel HD Graphics 5000 or AMD FirePro D300 Laptop: Apple M1 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or Intel HD Graphics 5000
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: 13 Ventura, 14 Sonoma, 15 Sequoia – with updates
  • Processor: Apple M1
  • Memory: 12 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GiB VRAM, Apple M1
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
SEGA
USK rating
0
Brazilian rating
6
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
44
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Workshop, Adjustable Text Size, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Save Anytime, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Languages
English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Danish, Dutch, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Turkish, Arabic
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: supported
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
unknown
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: full

Steam feature declarations

single player multiplayer steam cloud family sharing
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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $59.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~12 days until next sale

Player Health

Healthy — 17.2K daily average.

Stable player base with low churn risk.

▼ -38% trend

Update Momentum

Actively Updated — 5 patches in last 30 days.

18 patches and 19 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▲ 5 patches this month

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.

▲ Market pricing tier

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Update Timeline

Steam News observations with inferred categories. CCU and review comparisons are associations, not proof of causation.

Source: Steam News
Freshness: stale
Observed Nov 11, 2026 12:08 UTC
Meaningful updates
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Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
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Median cadence
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Football Manager 26 worth buying right now?
Wait — $59.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Football Manager 26 go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~12 days for potentially better pricing.
How many people play Football Manager 26?
Healthy — 17.2K daily average. Stable player base with low churn risk.
Is Football Manager 26 still getting updates?
Actively Updated — 5 patches in last 30 days. 18 patches and 19 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
How many players are currently playing Football Manager 26?
7.5K players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Football Manager 26 free to play?
Football Manager 26 costs $59.99 on Steam.
What genre is Football Manager 26?
Football Manager 26 is a Simulation, Sports, Strategy game.
Who developed Football Manager 26?
Football Manager 26 was developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA.
What platforms does Football Manager 26 support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.