We're still exploring FM26, but Sports Interactive isn't wasting any time: Football Manager 27 has been officially confirmed, and there are already some interesting details to share with you. It's not much yet (SI is keeping its cards close to its chest), but it's enough to get an idea of what's coming.
When does FM27 arrive?
It’s official: FM27 arrives on 10 November 2026 on every platform, as Sports Interactive confirmed on 30 September. The only exception is the physical PlayStation 5 version, which hits the shops on 20 November. We cover it all in the article FM27 arrives on 10 November with a more spectacular match day.
The focus seems to be on fixing what went wrong in FM26
Let's be honest: FM26's launch wasn't exactly perfect, with plenty of criticism aimed at the navigation and interface. The good news is that Sports Interactive itself seems to have listened to that criticism. Chris Groves, SI's new community manager, summed up the philosophy behind FM27 well: the team is “evolving the current design, while bringing back ideas and behaviours that players value and that worked well in previous editions”.
In other words: less confusion navigating the menus, and the return of some things we've missed since FM switched to the Unity engine.
How development is being carried out
According to SI, the game is already in an advanced stage of development. Over 40,000 community members have signed up to take part in remote testing, and playtesting sessions are already taking place both remotely and at the studio itself. It's a good sign that this time the community will have more direct influence on the final product.
News coming as early as September
Starting in September, SI has promised to begin revealing more concrete information: deep dives into specific features, behind-the-scenes looks at development, and the first gameplay images. An official Discord server for Football Manager was also announced, designed to bring players and developers even closer together.
Platforms and price: what to expect
The platforms are now confirmed: FM27 is coming to PC and Mac (Steam, Epic Games Store and the Xbox PC app, including Xbox handhelds), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and iOS and Android phones as a Netflix exclusive. There will be no version for Nintendo Switch or Xbox One. You can already add the game to your wishlist on Steam, Epic Games, Microsoft Store, Xbox and PlayStation 5.
Can your PC run FM27? If you are going to play on PC or Mac, try our FM27 PC Rater: enter your processor, graphics card, RAM and storage type (or let the site detect your graphics card) and find out your computer's score, its tier and how many leagues you can load.
FM27 will be available from day one on PC Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. The beta is now called Launch Preview: anyone who pre-purchases the PC or Mac version from a SEGA-approved store can play a near-final version of the game one to two weeks before launch.
As for the price, FM26 cost €49.99 on PC and console and €39.99 for the Touch version. With prices rising across the industry, it would be no surprise if FM27 were slightly more expensive, but that is just our speculation. SI has not announced the price yet.
So, what now?
For now, it's a matter of waiting for more information. We'll keep following everything that comes out about FM27 and update this article (or write new ones) as SI reveals more details. If you played FM26, do you think SI will actually manage to fix the navigation issues? Tell us what you expect from FM27!
Updates: the FM27 features revealed so far
As promised, we are updating this article as Sports Interactive reveals more information about FM27. Here, in order, are the news stories we have published so far:
September 22, 2026: FM27: new interface promises clearer, smoother navigation. The first official “deep dive”, dedicated to the new interface and the game’s more direct navigation.
September 23, 2026: FM27: everything SI revealed in the Reddit AMA about the new interface. The Sports Interactive team’s answers to the community’s questions about the new interface.
September 25, 2026: FM27: a deeper, more immersive football world. The second “deep dive”, with the return of cup draws, Deadline Day and a revamped news screen.
September 30, 2026: FM27 arrives on 10 November with a more spectacular match day. The third “deep dive”, on fans, stadiums, weather and cutscenes, plus confirmation of the release date.
October 5, 2026: FM27 brings Tactical Tweaks and a more realistic match engine. The fourth “deep dive”, on the match engine: new animations, more realistic running and defending, Tactical Tweaks and rebuilt Shouts.
October 9, 2026: FM27 revamps training and introduces Tactical Effectiveness. The fifth "deep dive", on revamped training, the new Tactical Effectiveness system and Tactical Complexity.
October 15, 2026: FM27 lets you create a manager in your own image. A written piece on the Manager Creator, the new look of newgens and the accessibility news.
16 de outubro de 2026: FM27 puts 2D in the spotlight and reinvents the In-Game Editor. O sétimo “deep dive”, sobre a vista 2D, o Editor no Jogo, as mensagens e o mundo de futebol mais profundo.
16 de outubro de 2026: FM27: beta, pre-orders and old saves: what SI confirmed. As perguntas da comunidade à SI sobre os deep dives, com as respostas confirmadas e o que ficou por responder.
Article being updated: we will keep adding FM27 news here as it comes out.
