FM27 gets a November launch window, and an official Football Manager Discord server is announced for September.
FM 27 Release Date
Not out yetFM27 launches worldwide on 10 November 2026 on PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation 5, Netflix and Apple Arcade. Boxed PC copies arrive the same day, and only the boxed PS5 edition comes later, on 20 November.
10 Nov 2026 Worldwide launch
20 Nov 2026 Boxed PS5 edition
29 Oct – 3 Nov Free play window
12 Dated milestones
FM27 release date by version
Pick your version to see its day. Digital copies all share one date, so the boxed PS5 edition is the only release that lands later.
| Version | Release date | Where it plays |
|---|---|---|
| FM27 digital | 10 November 2026 | PC and Mac on Steam, Epic Games Store and the Xbox PC app |
| FM27 boxed PC | 10 November 2026 | Physical PC copy, out the same day as digital |
| FM27 Console digital | 10 November 2026 | Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox handhelds and PS5 |
| FM27 Console boxed PS5 | 20 November 2026 | PlayStation 5 only, ten days after the digital version |
| FM27 Mobile | 10 November 2026 | iOS and Android, exclusively through Netflix |
| FM27 Touch | 10 November 2026 | Apple Arcade on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV |
FM27 release timeline
Twelve dated milestones from the first launch window to the boxed PS5 edition. The label on each row shows whether that date has passed.
August 2026
September 2026
The exact day is set: 10 November 2026 on Steam, Epic Games and the Xbox PC app, with FM27 Console and FM27 Mobile alongside them.
October 2026
Brighton & Hove Albion extend their Football Manager partnership for an eighth season, and Brighton assets appear in the FM27 deep dives.
The Arkema Première Ligue is confirmed as fully licensed, with official club logos, kits and player photos.
See licensed leaguesFM27 Touch is confirmed for Apple Arcade from 10 November.
Compare editionsThe free Launch Preview window is announced for PC and Mac, with saves carrying into the full game.
How to play for freeThe ROSHN Saudi League joins as a fully licensed league with all 18 clubs, raising the playable nations to 59.
See licensed leaguesThe full FM27 licence list is published, with two new licensed leagues marked.
The Launch Preview goes live at 6pm GMT, free on Steam, Epic, the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Pre-purchase opens with 10% off.
November 2026
Free play ends at 6pm GMT. Players who pre-purchased from a SEGA-approved retailer and Game Pass subscribers keep playing.
Launch day for all digital versions on every supported platform, plus the boxed PC edition.
Check your PC or MacThe boxed PlayStation 5 edition of FM27 Console goes on sale.
What time does FM27 launch?
The launch announcements name the day, 10 November, without a start hour. Watch your store page that day for the exact unlock time. The Launch Preview notice warned that platforms may go live at different times, and the same could apply on launch day.
Free play is the only window with published hours: 6pm GMT on 29 October to 6pm GMT on 3 November.
How the date was confirmed
The November window came first, on 27 August. SEGA repeated it in a press release dated 25 September, and the exact day followed on 29 September.
You do not have to wait for launch on PC or Mac. A career started in the Launch Preview continues into the full game, so the first week of November can already count towards your save.
Frequently asked questions
When does FM27 come out?
FM27 comes out on 10 November 2026. That date covers every digital version, FM27 Console, FM27 Mobile on Netflix, FM27 Touch on Apple Arcade and the boxed PC copy.
When does FM27 Console release?
FM27 Console arrives digitally on 10 November 2026 on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox handhelds and PS5. If you want a disc for PS5, that edition follows on 20 November.
Can I play FM27 before 10 November?
Yes, on PC and Mac. The Launch Preview is free until 6pm GMT on 3 November, then stays open to pre-purchasers and Game Pass subscribers. Console and mobile players start at launch.
Sources
- Football Manager 27 launches from 10 November
- FM27 official product page and FAQ
- Football Manager 27 is free to play until 3 November
- FM27 Touch launches on Apple Arcade
- SEGA press release, 25 September 2026
Last updated: 30 October 2026