"Football Manager 26" Launches Three New Trailers Focusing on Refreshed UI and the Series' First Women's Football, with Latest Trailer Revealed
Note: the original Japanese article can be found at:
https://www.4gamer.net/games/936/G093625/20251010029/
Editorial Department: Chihiro | 2025/10/10 04:54 (UTC)
Sega today (October 10, 2025) released the latest trailer for its soccer management game “Football Manager 26.”
The newly released trio of trailers focus on three key features: “refreshed user interface,” “the series’ first-ever women’s football,” and “tactical system updates.” The trailers showcase actual gameplay footage, highlighting what makes these updates stand out.
Additionally, the PC version is currently accepting pre-orders ahead of its November 5 release. Pre-ordering grants a 10% discount, along with early access to a playable version that can be carried over into the full product—available approximately two weeks before launch.
Official “Football Manager 26” Website
＜Below is the original press release content as published by the manufacturer＞
Latest Trailer for Football Manager 26 Released!
Introducing UI Refresh, Women’s Football Implementation, and New Tactical System!
Sega Corporation has released a new trailer highlighting the latest updates for Football Manager 26 (hereafter “FM26”), set to launch on November 5, 2025, across PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows), Mac, Netflix, and Apple Arcade. The trailer showcases key new features including a refreshed user interface (UI), the implementation of women’s football, and updates to the tactical system—please take a look.
※Nintendo Switch version and PlayStation 5 physical edition are scheduled for release on December 4, 2025.
“Football Manager,” developed by Sega in collaboration with UK-based studio Sports Interactive, is a globally popular series renowned worldwide. The franchise began with Football Manager 2005, released in 2004, and has since undergone continuous evolution.
■ A New Managerial Experience with the Refreshed UI
In FM26, the interface has been completely reimagined from the traditional sidebar into a more intuitive and refined design, fundamentally transforming your managerial experience. With an upgraded navigation bar at the top of the screen, you can seamlessly access essential elements—such as player recruitment, tactical setup, and final checks before matches—all within easy reach.
The new “Portal” feature serves as the central hub for club management. News, messages, match results, calendars, and other vital information are all managed in one place, streamlining everything from team preparation to last-minute tactical adjustments on match day—providing smart support for managers overwhelmed by vast amounts of data.
Search functionality has also been completely redesigned: not only can you access club details, players, coaches, tactics, and specialized terminology instantly, but you can also quickly retrieve guides and support information from the “FMPedia” database with just one click. This intuitive design ensures that both beginners and experienced players can easily find exactly what they need.
The new UI for FM26 retains the series’ signature depth of strategy and knowledge while delivering a simpler, clearer, and more intuitive experience. Here lies an innovative managerial journey allowing you to freely bring your vision of football to life.
Football Manager 26 | UI Showcase Video
https://youtu.be/HbeE8jgnUaI?si=lDxIEQNaS-Va9kyO
■ First Ever Women’s Football in the Series
After years of anticipation from fans, women’s football has finally arrived in FM26. The game features 14 leagues across 11 countries and three continents, backed by the largest database of women’s football data ever compiled. Realistic details—including transfer market mechanics, contract terms, and injury patterns—have been faithfully recreated to reflect the realities of women’s football.
Moreover, player movements are captured using real athletes’ motion capture technology, delivering precise and lifelike animations—from offensive and defensive transitions to running styles—allowing you to fully experience the authentic appeal. Now, for the first time, men’s and women’s football coexist within a single unified world of football, launching your unique club management journey.
A dedicated showcase video introducing women’s football in FM26 is also now available. Please take a look.
Football Manager 26 | Women’s Football Showcase Video
https://youtu.be/PlRzBJcjMRY?si=AgJfXoX0IV9q5Fcg
■ Tactical System Upgrades
The tactical system in FM26 has undergone significant enhancements. A new feature now allows separate formations to be set for attacking and defensive phases, enabling more granular control over player positioning and roles. Roles are also now divided by specific game situations, with entirely new positions and redesigned existing ones added.
Additionally, the “Visualizer” function enables real-time visualization of team shape across defense, midfield, and attack areas—allowing you to intuitively understand how your tactics function on the pitch. Furthermore, transitions between attacking and defending are now clearly organized within their respective phases, making the entire system more intuitive and easier to navigate.
Beginners can enjoy a simplified experience with assistance from assistant suggestions, while advanced players can fine-tune formations and roles down to the smallest detail—achieving exactly the tactics they envision. This marks the most flexible and deeply layered tactical system in the history of the series.
Football Manager 26 | Tactical System Showcase Video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHmva5g3svk
■ Pre-Orders and Early Purchase Bonuses
The PC (Steam/Epic Games Store/Windows) version of FM26 is currently accepting pre-orders. Pre-order customers receive a 10% discount plus access to an early playable version—called the “Early Access” build—that can be carried over into the full product, available approximately two weeks before official release. Start your managerial career earlier and experience the refreshed UI firsthand.
※The start time for Early Access may vary depending on platform.
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