Sports Interactive and SEGA have officially confirmed that Football Manager 2026 will release on November 4th, 2025. The long-running football management series is back with new features, broader platform availability, and full PC requirements now revealed.

PC Requirements and Denuvo Protection

On PC, Football Manager 2026 will ship with Denuvo anti-tamper technology, a point that has sparked some debate among players. Alongside this, the minimum and recommended requirements have been shared:

Minimum Requirements:

• OS: Windows 10 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i3 or AMD Ryzen 3
• Memory: 4 GB RAM
• Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530, AMD Radeon R7, or NVIDIA GeForce GTX 650
• Storage: 10 GB available space

Recommended Requirements:

• OS: Windows 11 64-bit
• Processor: Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Graphics: AMD Radeon RX 560, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050, or better
• Storage: 10 GB available space

What’s New in FM26?

The developers promise a range of updates aimed at making this year’s entry the most immersive yet. While full details will roll out closer to launch, Football Manager 2026 emphasizes tactical depth, smarter AI systems, and refined matchday presentation.

The game will be available across multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android, marking one of the widest releases in the series to date.

A Familiar Yet Evolved Formula

Like past entries, FM26 puts you in full control of a football club—handling transfers, tactics, finances, and locker-room dynamics. This year’s refinements aim to streamline management without losing the complexity the franchise is known for.

With its November release, players won’t have to wait long to start building their dream squads.