"Football Manager 26", a soccer management game, will be released on November 5! Pre-purchase at the authorized online store and get 10% off!

SEGA Corporation has set a November 5, 2025 (Wednesday) release date for Football Manager 26 ("FM26"), the latest installment in the popular soccer management game series. Reservations for the PC version began on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Soccer management game "FM26" will be released on November 5, 2025!

"Football Manager" is the latest title in the "Football Manager" series by Sega and the British developer Sports Interactive. Since its release in 2004, the game has been a fan favorite.

" FM26 " features a more realistic management experience, with significant improvements in game presentation, tactics, scouting, and the user interface. In addition, official Premier League licenses and women's soccer clubs have been added, giving players a new perspective on the game.

The Unity engine has been revamped to create a new experience!

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For the first time in the series, FM26 is powered by the Unity engine. It has enabled more vivid animations and visual expressions based on actual play, making matches more realistic and more powerful than ever before.

In addition, the UI has been made more intuitive and easier to understand, enabling smooth decision-making for tactics, scouting, reinforcements, and more. With its realistic presentation and improved operability, even players who have never played this title before will be able to enjoy it.

Addition of official licenses and women's soccer! Expand the scope of club management!

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With the newly acquired official license of the Premier League, the realistic stage of the world's most prestigious league has been fully reproduced. In addition, for the first time in the series, women's soccer will be included. This, together with the integrated database and official tournaments, means that both men's and women's soccer will be played in the same environment, further expanding the possibilities for club management. It will be easier to create your ideal team.

Compatible with saved data from "FM24" and "FM23"!

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In the transition to the new engine, saved data from "FM24" and "FM23" can be carried over and played without modification. You can continue your career, so you can further strengthen your beloved team in FM26. Please note that "FM26 Mobile" is only compatible with "FM24 Mobile" saved data.

Early purchase specials are available at the SEGA authorized online store! Early access rights are also available!

Prior to the release of the game on November 5, 2025 (Wednesday), those who pre-purchase the PC or Mac version from the SEGA authorized online store will be able to save 10% off the purchase price. In addition, you can start your supervised career with the "Early Access" version about two weeks before the game's release, and your data will be transferred directly to the full version of the game. Reserve your copy today and experience the depth of club management and the joy of leading a team to victory!

The Early Access start date may vary depending on the platform. The Nintendo Switch and PS5 package versions will be released on December 4, 2025. Package-goers should pre-order and wait for the release! For more information and further updates, please visit the official FM26 website and official X (@fm_japan ).