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FM26 Release Date Speculation: New Features and Latest News on Football Manager 26

On Aug 13, 2025, Sega and Sports Interactive announced Football Manager 26, ending over a year without official news.
Following multiple delays, Football Manager 25 was cancelled earlier this year after a difficult development cycle to focus on the next release.
Teaser footage briefly highlights the Unity engine transition and first Premier League license, showcasing the new game's visuals and official league branding.
Early reactions show fans excited yet cautious, as the game is expected to launch on Xbox with a likely day-one release on PC Game Pass.
The announcement marks a return for FM26 that promises to start a whole new era powered by its new engine, emphasizing immersion and visual improvements.

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Coventry Telegraph

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Football Manager 26 release date confirmed after SEGA cancels previous title

Football Manager fans have been left frustrated by SEGA's handling of the series, but the gaming giant has now confirmed the release date for the next installment

1 hour ago·Coventry, United Kingdom

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BBC News

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Football Manager: FM26 first look drops after months of silence

After FM25's cancellation, developer Sports Interactive has released a first look at FM26.

16 hours ago·United Kingdom

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Metro News

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Football Manager 26 shows off revamped engine in first trailer

Sega has officially announced Football Manager 26, with a trailer briefly showing off the switch to a new engine.

17 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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FM26 release date speculation: New features and latest news on Football Manager 26

It's been a long time since our last FM, but it's finally time to start looking forward to FM26.With FM25's cancellation earlier this year, developer Sports Interactive has been playing coy about its upcoming successor, but news is starting to drip through.So, if you're wondering when the next Football Manager game is set to arrive, here's what you need to know about the FM26 release date.FM26 release date speculationWe predict that FM26 will re…

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Football Manager 26 Is On The Way And We're Here For It

Sports Interactive, the renowned developer of sports management simulations, has officially revealed the next installment in its flagship series: Football Manager 26 (FM26). This year’s iteration, Football Manager 25 (FM25), was initially from November 2024 to March 2025, only to be canceled. But the beloved sports management studio decided not to leave us hanging any longer with the announcement of Football Manager 26. The studio promises a ne…

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