Latest Installment in the Football Manager Series, "Football Manager 26," Announced! Sure to Thrill Soccer Fans Worldwide!

Sega Corporation announced the release of Football Manager 26 (FM26), the newest installment in the Football Manager series of football management simulation games. Along with the announcement, the official website and a release announcement trailer were made public.

Become the Full-Authority Manager of Your Favorite Club! FM26's Release Finally Announced!

Football Manager is a realistic soccer simulation game played all over the world, a title from Sega and UK developer Sports Interactive. Many people might have been disappointed when the cancellation of Football Manager 25's development was announced in February 2025.

However, it was also announced at the same time that they would dedicate those resources to the next game . For that reason, expectations for FM26 are growing.

This game is said to have the most immersive experience in the series' history and a significant evolution in its visuals. The development engine has been migrated to Unity, and efforts have been made to refresh the user interface (UI) and enhance the graphics. With the beautiful graphics, it seems players will be able to enjoy more intuitive gameplay.

Additionally, a new Match Day will be introduced, made possible by utilizing the Premier League license. Players will be able to experience many great records and iconic events within the game.

Many new elements are also scheduled to be added. The timing of the release is another point of interest. For details and follow-up reports, check the official FM26 website or the official X account (@FootballManager).

Back. Better. Building for the season ahead.#FM26 Match Day First Look. Coming soon. pic.twitter.com/zLcBEUvOQq

— Football Manager (@FootballManager) August 13, 2025