Football Manager 26 is now available for free on Steam. You can add the game to your Steam library at no cost until Monday, April 20, 2026, at 18:00 (BST). Here are the full details about FM26 being free.
While fans are waiting for the World Cup update for Football Manager 26, Sports Interactive has announced back-to-back news regarding discounts and a free offer for FM26.
After announcing a 40% discount for FM26 on April 9, valid until April 23, Sports Interactive revealed on April 16 that the game would be available for free on the Steam platform for a limited time.
FM26 will be free on Steam until Monday, April 20 at 18:00 (BST). In addition, the Football Manager 26 Console (Xbox) version can also be accessed without any extra cost until the same day at 07:59 (BST).
Let’s also answer some of the most frequently asked questions about FM26 being free:
- You can add the game to your library for free until the evening of April 20.
- After April 20, the game will be removed from your library. Think of this as a limited-time free trial for those who haven’t experienced the game yet.
- If you decide to purchase the game after the free period ends (after April 20 at 18:00), you can continue your existing save and career from where you left off.
