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Football Manager 26
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Football Manager 26 player count chart
No, Football Manager 26 is not dead. 8,321 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 17,776. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 28% on the month before).
History from Nov 1, 2025
Football Manager 26 monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 12,553 | -40.59% | 19,578 |
| October 2026 | 21,129 | -25.91% | 38,028 |
| September 2026 | 28,517 | -4.65% | 51,923 |
| August 2026 | n/a | +5.23% | 54,453 |
| July 2026 | n/a | -2.53% | 51,746 |
| June 2026 | n/a | +0.43% | 53,091 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +7.21% | 52,865 |
| April 2026 | n/a | +2.16% | 49,310 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -7.36% | 48,269 |
| February 2026 | n/a | -10.11% | 52,103 |
| January 2026 | n/a | -0.99% | 57,965 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -31.05% | 58,544 |
| November 2025 | n/a | n/a | 84,909 |
How many people play Football Manager 26 right now?
8,321 people are playing Football Manager 26 on Steam right now. That makes it the #116 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17,776 players. Today's peak is 37% below its 30-day average daily peak of 28,277.
Football Manager 26 player count trend
Over the last 30 days Football Manager 26 averaged a daily peak of 28,277 players, down 28% compared with the 30 days before (39,417). Its highest point this month (36,611) is 57% below the same period last year (84,909). In its first month after release (Nov 4, 2025) it peaked at 84,909 players. Today's player count is 10% of its all-time peak of 84,909, set on Nov 4, 2025.
Best time to play Football Manager 26
Based on the last 14 days, Football Manager 26 is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York), when about 58% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Football Manager 26 players by hour and weekday
When Football Manager 26 has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Football Manager 26
Step into the dugout and experience the future of football management.
- Developer
- Sports Interactive
- Publisher
- SEGA
- Released
- Nov 4, 2025
- Genre
- Simulation, Sports, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 19 languages
Screenshots
Football Manager 26 price history
Good time to buy? Probably wait for a sale. Football Manager 26 is at its full price of $59.99. It usually goes on sale for about 10% off (around $53.99), and the lowest we have recorded is $35.99.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Readings before Oct 13, 2026 come from archived copies of the Steam store page (Internet Archive), so short sales between copies can be missing. Checked daily.
Football Manager 26 price by region
| Region | Steam price | In USD | vs US |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $59.99 | $59.99 | base |
| Euro area | 59,99€ | $67.33 | +12% |
| United Kingdom | £49.99 | $67.28 | +12% |
| Canada | C$ 79.99 | $57.28 | -5% |
| Australia | A$ 94.95 | $66.47 | +11% |
| New Zealand | NZ$ 99.95 | $56.19 | -6% |
| Mexico | Mex$ 999.00 | $53.74 | -10% |
| Argentina (LATAM USD) | $49.99 | $49.99 | -17% |
| Poland | 249,00 zł | $63.68 | +6% |
| Switzerland | CHF 59.90 | $73.24 | +22% |
| Norway | 649,00 kr | $69.80 | +16% |
| Turkey (MENA USD) | $49.99 | $49.99 | -17% |
| Azerbaijan (CIS USD) | $49.99 | $49.99 | -17% |
| South Africa | R 899.00 | $54.76 | -9% |
| India | ₹4,499.00 | $47.62 | -21% |
| Indonesia cheapest | Rp 650 000 | $35.97 | -40% |
| China | ¥268.00 | $40.19 | -33% |
| Japan | ¥7,990 | $50.42 | -16% |
| South Korea | ₩ 69,800 | $51.91 | -13% |
Converted with the European Central Bank reference rates of 5 Nov 2026. Steam sells each region's price only to accounts in that region.
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Football Manager 26 reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per week, from Steam's review history.
Football Manager 26 on Twitch
Twitch category "Football Manager 26", sampled every 30 minutes since Oct 13, 2026. Most watched games on Twitch
Football Manager 26 Twitch viewers per day, last 90 days
Average viewers per day (line) and the highest count of each day (dotted line).
Best day: 23 Oct 2026, with a peak of 1,731 viewers and 357 on average.
Football Manager 26 streamers right now
Top Football Manager 26 streamers this week
Average viewers while live.
Football Manager 26 achievements
Football Manager 26 has 44 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 40.8% of them; the rarest, GOAT, is held by 0.3% of players.
Motivational SpeakerYour team talk had a positive effect on the team86.7%
One of Us, One of Us!You hired a new member of staff84.6%
People PleaserYou have a happy squad80.1%
First VictoryYou guided your team to victory in a competitive fixture79.8%
#DoneDealYou signed your first player76.8%
Super-SubYour player scored after being brought on76.6%
Off the BooksYou sold a player76.0%
Bring It OnYou completed the induction69.9%
"I Would Love It If We Beat Them"You beat a rival team67.4%
ThumpingYour team won a competitive match by at least five goals64.4%
One Of Our OwnYou gave a player under the age of 23 their league debut60.3%
Wheeler DealerYou successfully negotiated a higher fee for a player58.2%
They're a NaturalYou retrained a player to be a natural in a new position55.1%
Record SigningYou broke your club's record transfer fee spent on a player53.6%
Full FaithThe board have evaluated your performance as superb and worthy of an A Grade53.0%
We Meet AgainYou won a match against a player you previously sold50.2%
ChampionesYou won a domestic league title48.1%
Unstoppable ForceYour team scored the most league goals over an entire season44.0%
Record SaleYou broke your club's record transfer fee received for a player44.0%
You're on FireYou won 10 consecutive competitive matches43.2%
Splashing the CashYou bought a player for £50 million or more42.7%
Shots For DaysYou accumulated more than 5 xG in a match42.5%
Cash to BurnYou sold a player for £50 million or more39.9%
Immovable ObjectYour team conceded the fewest league goals over an entire season39.2%
Cup Glory!You won a domestic cup37.9%
CenturionYou won 100 competitive matches33.4%
A Game of Two HalvesYou won a competitive match after being two or more goals down at half-time31.3%
Do The DoubleYou won a nation's top league and cup competition in the same season30.7%
You're Up!You guided your team to promotion in a domestic league26.9%
Top FormYour team went unbeaten for 30 competitive matches26.9%
Continental ChampionsYou won a top continental club competition25.8%
One for the Record BooksYour team set a new division record for most points in a season22.5%
DominationYou won three consecutive top division league titles15.7%
Invincible!Your team played the entire season without losing a league game15.3%
World RenownedYou made it into the worldwide hall of fame14.1%
You Can Buy HappinessYou made a transfer the supporters are extremely happy with13.8%
Part of the FurnitureYou stayed at one club for 10 seasons13.7%
Money, Money, MoneyYou earned more than £20m in your career as a manager12.9%
Trophy HoarderYou won 20 competitions9.5%
GlobetrotterYou won a competition with domestic clubs from different nations8.4%
World BeatersYou won the Club World Cup8.3%
Started From the BottomYou won promotion from the bottom to the top division in a nation8.2%
Eleven of Our OwnYou started a full eleven of home-grown players2.1%
GOATYou unlocked all achievements0.3%
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Football Manager 26 DLC
Football Manager 26 has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Football Manager 26 In-Game Editor ↗ | $8.99 | |
Latest Football Manager 26 news and patch notes
- Nov 3, 2026 Pre-Purchase FM27 to Play the Launch Preview Now
- Oct 29, 2026 Football Manager 27 is free to play until 3 November
- Oct 27, 2026 FM27: Introducing Shuffle Draft
- Oct 21, 2026 Play Free: Football Manager 27 Launch Preview
- Oct 19, 2026 FM27 Gameplay Preview: New Features & Upgrades in Action
- Oct 16, 2026 FM27: 2D Match Engine, In-Game Editor and Deeper World Upgrades
- Oct 15, 2026 FM27: More Personal, Accessible and Yours
- Oct 9, 2026 FM27: Training and Tactical Effectiveness
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Football Manager 26 FAQ
Is Football Manager 26 dead?
No, Football Manager 26 is not dead. 8,321 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a 24-hour peak of 17,776. Over the last 30 days its player count has been declining (down 28% on the month before).
How many people play Football Manager 26?
8,321 people are playing Football Manager 26 on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 17,776 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Football Manager 26?
Football Manager 26 reached its all-time Steam peak of 84,909 concurrent players on Nov 4, 2025.
Is Football Manager 26 growing or declining?
Football Manager 26 is declining. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 28,277, down 28% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Football Manager 26 most active?
Football Manager 26 usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 04:00 UTC (11 PM in New York).
How much does Football Manager 26 cost?
Football Manager 26 costs $59.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Football Manager 26 has been on Steam?
The lowest US price we have recorded for Football Manager 26 on Steam is $35.99 (40% off), on Apr 19, 2026 (from an archived copy of the Steam store page). It costs $59.99 right now.
Is Football Manager 26 on sale right now?
No, Football Manager 26 is at its full price of $59.99 on Steam right now. In past sales it usually dropped about 10%, and the biggest discount we have seen is 40%.
Where is Football Manager 26 cheapest on Steam?
Of the 19 Steam regions we check, Football Manager 26 is cheapest in Indonesia at Rp 650 000, about $35.97 or 40% below the US price of $59.99. Steam only sells each regional price to accounts from that region.
Is Football Manager 26 good?
Steam players rate Football Manager 26 Mostly Negative: 35% of 36,551 reviews are positive.
When did Football Manager 26 come out?
Football Manager 26 was released on Steam on Nov 4, 2025.
Who made Football Manager 26?
Football Manager 26 was developed by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA.
Is Football Manager 26 still worth playing?
Football Manager 26 has a big, active player base on Steam today (8,321 playing right now), but reviews are mostly negative (Mostly Negative).
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