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Football Manager 26 Revealed With First Unity-Engine Teaser

A 30-second Unity-engine teaser under Premier League branding marks the franchise’s restart after FM25’s cancellation.

Football Manager 26 finally revealed following FM25’s shock cancelation
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3d-rendered footage of a football on top of a podium
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Overview

  • Sega and Sports Interactive officially confirmed Football Manager 26 with a 30-second teaser released on August 13.
  • The teaser mixes live-action matchday clips with early in-game visuals rendered on the new Unity engine and bears the disclaimer “actual game footage: not final.”
  • Premier League branding, including EA Sports FC hoardings, features prominently in the snippet, highlighting fresh league partnerships and licensing considerations.
  • Key additions planned for the cancelled FM25—women’s football integration, a revamped UI and tactical overhaul—will carry forward into FM26 under the Unity framework.
  • No release date has been announced and observers forecast a November 2025 launch based on the series’ history, though Sports Interactive has yet to confirm timing.