In a nutshell

• Football Manager 26 is out now on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam/Epic/Windows), Mac, Netflix, and Apple Arcade, with a Nintendo Switch release on December 4, 2025.
• Women’s football debuts in the series, featuring 14 leagues across 11 countries and 3 continents, alongside motion-captured animations for authentic playstyles.
• Major upgrades include a reimagined UI, the new Portal hub, revamped search and FMPedia, plus deeper tactical systems with In/Out of Possession formations and the Visualiser tool.

SEGA and Sports Interactive have officially launched Football Manager 26 on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Mac, Netflix, and Apple Arcade.

The Nintendo Switch version is scheduled for release on December 4, 2025.

What’s New in Football Manager 26

Football Manager 26 introduces several major upgrades that redefine the management experience:

• Reimagined UI – The classic sidebar has been replaced with a streamlined top navigation bar, making it easier to access recruitment, tactics, and match-day prep. The new Portal hub centralizes news, results, and calendars, while the revamped search system and FMPedia provide one-click access to clubs, players, and guides.
• Women’s Football Debuts – For the first time in series history, FM26 includes 14 leagues across 11 countries and 3 continents, creating one of the largest women’s football databases ever. Motion-captured animations deliver authentic playstyles, seamlessly integrating men’s and women’s football into one shared world.
• Tactical Evolution – Managers can now set separate In Possession and Out of Possession formations, offering deeper control over player roles. The new Visualiser tool shows tactical layouts across defense, midfield, and attack, while assistant recommendations help newcomers ease into advanced systems.

Football Manager 26 is now available on PS5, Xbox Series, PC, Mac, Netflix, and Apple Arcade.