Football Manager 26 confirmed for Nov. 4; trailer shows new UI and women’s game

Sports Interactive has confirmed Football Manager 26 will be released on Nov. 4. The announcement follows several recent teases of the new Unity Engine and arrives alongside a short trailer that highlights the updated interface.

The studio noted that previous instalments have typically offered a beta build around two weeks before the full release, although no beta date has been provided. Players who pre-order through a SEGA-approved digital retailer can expect early access in mid-to-late October.

Studio Director Miles Jacobson said: “I’m honoured and delighted to be revealing Football Manager 26’s release date today.

“Setting Sports Interactive up for the next 20 years and beyond was an enormous undertaking but I couldn’t be prouder of the efforts of the whole team over the past two years.

“FM26 represents a landmark release in our quest to produce football management perfection and the whole studio is really excited to share it with the world.”

The new trailer places emphasis on an all-new user interface designed to give players greater control over key managerial decisions. The update also introduces FMPedia, a built-in guide intended to help new players understand systems and to provide returning players with more structured guidance.

One of the most significant additions to FM26 is the inclusion of women’s football for the first time in series history. Sports Interactive says a number of fully licensed competitions will be revealed in the coming weeks.

The studio’s messaging combines a technical refresh with new accessibility features and a long-awaited expansion of playable competitions, setting clear expectations for the lead-up to the November release.