Football Manager 27: release date, new features, platforms and everything we know so far
FM27 is coming this autumn, giving the fans the opportunity to step into the virtual managerial hotseat of their favourite club
The wait is almost over: the release of Football Manager 27 is just around the corner. Avid players of the beloved, cripplingly addictive simulation game are gearing up for another year of stepping into the virtual managerial hotseat, as they pit their abilities against the coaching elite of world football.
It would be fair to say that FM26 wasn’t universally adored - the major changes brought to the user interfaced alienated and frustrated many of the core fanbase. However, ahead of the new release, players have been reassured that the latest edition of the game will bring back the essence of the classic format, alongside the new advancements made.
Ahead of FM27’s launch, we’ve got all you need to know about the highly popular franchise’s latest release. What we can’t tell you yet is whether you’ll be able to manage Manchester City in the seventh tier of English football...
When is FM27 coming out?
Football Manager 27 will be released on 10th November 2026 across all supported platforms - this includes Epic Games, Steam, and the Xbox PC app - Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will also have access. The release also covers FM27 Mobile (via Netflix) and FM Console on both Xbox and PS5.
There will no longer be an advanced Beta edition coming out before the full game is released. Instead, this year there will be the new ‘FM27 Launch Preview’. This will be exclusively for PC and Mac players who make a pre-purchase to get access to the almost finished article. It is anticipated this will be closer to the final product than in previous years. A date for this release is yet to be announced, but expect it to be one or two weeks before the full release.
Further teasers are expected over the coming weeks, with ‘deep dive’ videos detailing new elements of the game. They are set to focus on the advancements made in terms of the match engine, rather than elements such as the UI which have already been covered in some detail in previous videos.
What new features will FM27 have?
The good news is that the dreaded tile and card pop-ups that blighted the user interface of FM26 have gone to an early grave - and we suspect such dastardly creations don’t get into heaven. There is now a top bar menu, containing all the sections you need fast access too such as your squad, training and club recruitment plans.
There’s also a new colour-coded message system, which allows manages to go straight to their most pressing club communications and skim past more trifling matters with ease. Messaging concerning duplicate transfer bids are now grouped together, to avoid being essentially spammed by the game with a series of similar alerts.
Features such as Transfer Deadline Day and cup draws are back on the menu by popular demand, after being axed FM26. There’s also been a more realistic update with sell-on fees, with clubs now set to up their price if a previous seller inserted the clause into the past deal, while further enhancements have been made regarding squad cost ratio rules, AI shortlists and agent interactions.
Those dreaming of managing in a league that Opta have deemed lower quality than the top tiers of Bolivia, Morocco and also England’s League One can now do so after the Saudi Pro League has become fully licensed on the game. There has also been a considerable enhancement in terms of match engine graphics, involving both players and the matchday environment including the pitch, surroundings and the weather.