"Football Manager 27" Launches on November 11! Special Commentary Video Featuring Announcer Akihiro Nomura and Manga Artist Junsei Chida Released

Sega Corporation announced that it will release "Football Manager 27" (hereinafter "FM27"), a soccer club management simulation game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC(Steam / Epic Games Store / Windows), Mac, Netflix, and Apple Arcade on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
To coincide with this, the official launch trailer has also been released.

"FM27" Launches November 11! Featuring Enhanced Match Physics, Training, and More

On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Sega Corporation released “FM27.”
This title is the latest installment in the long-running series that began with “Football Manager 2005” in 2004 and has undergone various changes.
In this title, the matchday atmosphere has been enhanced, with improved depictions of spectators, stadiums, and weather, allowing players to experience matches with a greater sense of realism.

In addition, the official launch trailer for “FM27” has been released to coincide with the game’s launch.

"Tactical Adjustments" from the Sideline and Improvements to the Match Engine

Inspired by the professional game, the new “Tactical Adjustments ” feature allows you to make tactical decisions at the team and individual levels based on the flow of the match—without having to navigate to the tactics screen!
This feature remains active until deactivated and has no limit on the number of times it can be applied. Your staff will advise you on the best times to use or stop using it, and you can respond directly and in real time to changes made by the opposing manager.

At the individual level, you can switch the left and right wings with the press of a button, or even have the goalkeeper join the attack when you need a last-minute equalizer.
For the entire team, you can instantly issue instructions to speed up play, increase long passes, attack using the width of the field, or ease up on the press.

A special commentary video featuring announcer Akihiro Nomura and manga artist Sumio Chida is now available.

In the special commentary video, freelance announcer Akihiro Nomura ( @akihironomuraFF ) provides narration, while manga artist Junsei Chida ( @chidajunsei3163 ) contributes illustrations to explain the features related to training and tactical effectiveness.

The training screen has been completely redesigned and is now positioned as a key item on the main navigation bar.
Thanks to a complete UI overhaul and an intuitive screen layout, the number of clicks required for operations has been reduced.
The training schedule duplication feature has been restored, allowing you to visually check player workload not only for upcoming matches but also for several weeks in advance.

First-team training is now specialized for match preparation.
Newly added sessions allow you to improve the team’s overall performance, such as by adjusting pressing intensity or refining build-up play.
Individual training is also included, putting the manager’s skills to the test as they balance long-term player development with the short-term goal of winning the next match.

Comment from Miles Jacobson, Studio Director at Sports Interactive

Following the launch preview period—which included the industry’s first free-play promotion—we are deeply honored to announce that “FM27” has been successfully released today on all platforms.
We are confident that fans will experience the results of our passion and dedication, which we poured into further evolving the various editions of “FM27 Console,” “FM27 Touch,” and “FM27 Mobile.”

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