Steam app 3551340 · updated 11 Oct 2026, 14:16 UTC
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
718 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.
12 months, November 2025 to October 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.
The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.
14 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.
30 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 344 hourly samples from 16 Sep, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.
16 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 374 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.
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44 achievements in total.
50 developer announcements, Oct 2025 to Oct 2026 · times in UTC
The foundation of every tactical masterclass starts on the training ground. It’s where players and managers alike spend most of their time, running drills, refining plans, and working on physical preparation as they look for that vital edge…
Jimmy WongFootball Manager's Match Engine is driven by an impossible pursuit of perfection, to replicate the art of football in its digital form. The visuals of the match day environment help to make every fixture feel like a richer piece of football…
Jimmy WongIf you’re to truly believe that you’re stepping into the shoes of a football manager, the world you’re immersed in needs to feel authentic to you as a fan. That's true of both the way the matches play but also the visual representation of…
Jimmy WongFlow from the tactics board to the touchline in Football Manager 27, launching globally from 10 November and available to wishlist now. Foundations evolve to deliver greater control, smoother discovery and a deeper, more immersive football…
Jimmy WongAt the heart of the Football Manager experience is being part of a living, breathing football universe that exists well beyond the confines of your club. In tandem with navigation improvements that make exploring the football world easier…
Jimmy WongElevating game flow and navigation has been at the heart of the work on Football Manager 27’s User Interface and Experience.Driven by internal reviews and your feedback, FM27 evolves our existing design language while reintroducing familiar…
Jimmy WongAs the final stages of development near on Football Manager 27, we are pleased to confirm that the game will launch in November, with the specific launch date alongside confirmed platforms to follow.In a new video led by Community Manager…
Jimmy WongHey everyone,Today we’d like to share news on expanding our approach to Football Manager playtesting, and how you can get involved.We understand the need to ensure feedback is heard ahead of the next FM, in sufficient time to be reviewed by…
Kyle BrownInternational management has arrived in FM26. With the FIFA World Cup™ officially licensed in the game, there’s never been a better time to manage a national team.To help you out, we’ve put together some top tips on how you can guide your…
Kyle BrownInternational Management has arrived in Football Manager 26 as the world’s greatest football tournament kicks off across USA, Mexico and Canada. Take charge of your nation on football’s biggest stage and chase glory at FIFA World Cup…
Kyle BrownTake charge on football's biggest stage and chase international glory in Football Manager 26, now available at up to 50% off across selected platforms.Get 50% off FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch™) and…
Kyle BrownTo celebrate the arrival of International Management and the officially-licensed FIFA World Cup 2026™ in FM26, we’ve teamed up with FIFAe to launch the Curaçao Challenge. From now until Saturday 27 June, we’re inviting you to step into the…
Kyle BrownThe second International Management update is now available on Football Manager 26 on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.An equivalent update is available on Football Manager 26 Console, Football Manager 26 Touch (Apple Arcade), and Football…
Kyle BrownInternational Management has arrived in the latest update for Football Manager 26, now live across platforms. Update 26.3.1 is live across FM26 (Steam/Epic/Microsoft), FM26 Console (Xbox/Playstation), FM26 Touch (Apple Arcade) and FM26…
Kyle BrownInternational management arrives in FM26 ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026™ in the USA, Canada and Mexico this summer. New tools and game upgrades prime you for glory on football’s biggest stage, elevated by our first-ever licensing agreement…
Kyle BrownYou can now play Football Manager 26 and Football Manager 26 Console* for free until Monday, April 20th.FM26 is available at no cost on Steam until 6pm BST on Monday, 20th April, with FM26 Console (Xbox) available at no additional cost…
Kyle BrownFM26’s latest update is now live across platforms, including updated squads following the January transfer window and thousands of player rating changes based on performances over recent months. Those new squad dynamics and the stories from…
Kyle BrownFootball Manager 26 is now available with a 40% discount across platforms.FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5)* and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch)** are on sale until 18:00 BST on April 23rd. Sale end dates and times vary by platform.Over…
Kyle BrownFM26 Update (26.3) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This update introduces a new full-screen Youth Setup Overview, quality of life improvements to the User Interface, and Database changes from transfer windows including…
Kyle BrownFM26 Update (26.2) for Football Manager 26 is now live, including all the big transfers from the January transfer windows. This update also includes thousands of player Current Ability, Potential Ability and Attribute changes based on…
Kyle BrownFM26 Update (26.2) is now live across platforms.This update contains transfers from the January Transfer Window, Current Ability, Potential Ability and Attribute changes for thousands of players and staff, as well as several game additions…
Kyle BrownJust as in real life, getting pre-season right is essential in Football Manager 26. As well as training hard and playing friendlies, buying and selling the right players is crucial to a flying start.Here, we show how you can maximise FM26’s…
Kyle BrownFootball Manager 26 is now on sale across platforms.FM26 (PC/Mac), FM26 Console (Xbox/PS5) and FM26 Touch (Nintendo Switch) are available with a 33% discount until 6pm GMT on 26 February. Sale end dates and times vary by platform – more…
Kyle BrownAn FM26 update (26.1.3) is now available via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. This includes the re-introduction of Pass Maps (both in-match and within the Data Hub), as well as various Match AI improvements and a fix to a Hotseat…
Kyle Brown2026's first FM26 update (26.1.2) is now available via Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store.This update includes a wide range of improvements, with key changes including global navigational enhancements, a new-look Stages screen, functionality…
Kyle BrownWith Football Manager 26 now more than a month old across platforms, many players are beginning to settle in for long-term career saves.If you’re looking for inspiration or simply a fresh challenge, we’ve highlighted 12 clubs that offer…
Kyle BrownDeveloping your own superstars is one of the most satisfying parts of any Football Manager save — especially for long-term careers. Few feelings compare to watching an academy graduate light up the biggest stages for your first team.What’s…
Kyle BrownFor the first time in Football Manager history, women’s football arrives in FM26, with the Barclays Women’s Super League (WSL) as a headline licensed competition - opening up new opportunities to explore, manage, and make history in the…
Kyle BrownWe’re pleased to confirm that the latest FM26 update (26.1.1) is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. Included within the 300+ changes are further improvements to player and staff contract logic, under the hood improvements to…
Kyle BrownFollowing a recent major content update, we can confirm that another update is now available, initially via the Steam Public Beta Track. Included within the 300+ changes, there have been further improvements to player and staff contract…
Kyle BrownFollowing a successful rollout of the update via the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to confirm that Football Manager 26 update 26.1.0 is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. This major update brings the most…
Kyle BrownAs promised in our preview earlier this week, we are pleased to confirm that an update has been rolled out to the Steam Public Beta Branch. For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here. This update…
Kyle BrownWherever you manage in Football Manager 26, you need to score goals and to do that you need to get the most from your strikers.In this piece, Ihor Crusadertsar turns his attention to popular lone-striker systems such as the 4-3-3 and…
Kyle BrownAfter initially rolling out yesterday onto the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to say that update 26.0.6 is now available for FM26 on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. The update includes more than 250 fixes and tweaks, including…
Jimmy WongWe can confirm that the next update to the Steam Public Beta Track is now live.For instructions on how to access and download the update, please visit our guide, here.This update will contain the 200+ fixes communicated on Tuesday (18th…
Kyle BrownFollowing a successful rollout of the update via the Steam Public Beta Track, we’re pleased to confirm that update 26.0.5 is now available on Steam, Epic, and Microsoft Store. For queries about how to update on these platforms, please…
Kyle BrownFollowing on from our announcement about how we’ll approach updates in FM26, we’re pleased to confirm the next update to FM26 PC & Mac is available via the Steam Public Beta track. For instructions how to access and download, please visit…
Kyle BrownIn Football Manager 26, you’ll experience more realism when it comes to Match Day.Every element of the experience is reimagined, from the environments you play in to every kick, cheer and tactical tweak during a game. Whether you’re chasing…
Kyle Brown{STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45767130/94cc28b9284a54f4d7c89fd4a940b7dece4251c5.png Following a successful Steam Public Beta track test, we can confirm that the FM26 update (26.0.4) has now been rolled out across Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. For…
Jimmy WongAn FM26 update is available now on Steam via the public beta track. For further details, including how to access, please read our dedicated FAQ. This update delivers over three hundred fixes and quality of life improvements, with the most…
Kyle BrownFootball Manager 26 is now live and playable across platforms*.FM26 (PC/Mac) is ready to download and play on Steam, the Epic Games Store, Microsoft Store and Xbox Game Pass**. Those who’ve been playing the FM26 Advanced Access Beta on…
Kyle BrownFootball Manager 26 is the legacy, redefined, taking you to the heart of the beautiful game when it launches across platforms from November 4th.Whichever edition of the series you’re playing, the first big decision you’ve got to make is…
Kyle BrownA smaller update is now live on Steam and Epic. A key element is the use of pre-generated player and staff images. Due to an in-game toggle not functioning as intended in previous builds, we've revised our approach as detailed in the…
Patch notesPlease find the changes included in today’s hotfix, below: Various Crash and Stability Fixes Added Staff Informational Tooltip - the 'i' icon - on various screens Opening a player profile now automatically selects their best position/role…
Patch notesGood afternoon, Pleased to confirm another FM26 hotfix is now available on Steam and Epic. We want to thank you for your continued feedback – the scale of engagement has been unprecedented, through having more than 200,000 players active…
Patch notesWhether you are a seasoned player or about to embark on your first career, starting a new FM save is a big deal. In Football Manager 26, your managerial journey unfolds in a fresh, modern identity, giving you unprecedented control over how…
Kyle BrownFootball Manager 26 redefines the entire managerial experience, setting the foundations for you to define your football destiny. Central to FM26’s leap forward is our drastically overhauled User Interface (UI). The UI has been remade with…
Kyle BrownIt’s finally time to step into the dugout, with FM26 Advanced Access Beta now live and playable across Steam and the Epic Games Store.If you’ve pre-purchased from a SEGA-approved digital retailer, the FM26 Advanced Access Beta is now fully…
Kyle BrownDeciding the sort of manager you want to be and the world you want to manage in are essential considerations at the start of every FM career.For Football Manager 26, we’ve refreshed the entire game setup and manager creation experience…
Kyle BrownElevating authenticity to truly global heights, we’re delighted to have signed our first partnership with FIFA, football’s world governing body.The multi-year deal brings official licences for FIFA’s biggest competitions to the Football…
Kyle BrownEverything Steam lists as add-on content for this game, newest first. Prices are left out on purpose: the store answers this page in one currency and it is not the reader's.
| Name | Platforms | Released |
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| Football Manager 26 In-Game Editor | Windows | 04 Nov 2025 |
What Steam runs, and with what. Straight from the app configuration.
| Description | Executable | Arguments | Platform | |
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| Launch | fm.exe | windows 64 | ||
| Launch | fm.app | macos |
The folders Steam Cloud syncs. The root is a token Steam uses for a location on your own machine, not a path this page can know.
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WinAppDataLocal | Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/cloud/games | *.fm |
WinAppDataLocal | Sports Interactive/Football Manager 26/cloud | *.fmf and below |
It runs on public data and somebody's spare time.
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