Football Manager 27 launches globally from November 10, 2026, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and Netflix Mobile. The PC edition is already playable on Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass (listed available from November 3), and the console edition joins Game Pass the same day as street date. Here are the platforms, tiers and whether to buy or subscribe.
Last checked on November 5, 2026. Official Dates and platforms come from the official Football Manager news post and Xbox Wire’s November 2026 Wave 1. Anything marked Our advice is HUDWire’s recommendation.
FM27 release date by platform
| Edition | Platforms | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| FM27 PC | Steam, Epic Games Store, Xbox PC app | From Nov 10 (Game Pass PC already available) | Official |
| FM27 Console | Xbox Series X|S, PS5 | From Nov 10 | Official |
| FM27 Mobile | Netflix | From Nov 10 | Official |
| PC Launch Preview | PC | 1–2 weeks before street date | Official (now past) |
Game Pass tiers for FM27
| Version | Date on Game Pass | Tiers |
|---|---|---|
| Football Manager 27 (PC) | Nov 3 (available now) | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass |
| Football Manager 2027 Console | Nov 10 | Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass (Cloud, Xbox Series X|S, PC per Xbox Wire) |
Official Xbox Wire lists both as day-one Game Pass titles. PC arrived with Wave 1 on November 3; console follows on November 10. Full November calendar: Xbox Game Pass November 2026.
What’s new in Football Manager 27
Official Sports Interactive’s launch post and feature blogs call out:
- Smarter navigation and a more intuitive full-screen flow with fewer clicks.
- Cup Draws and Transfer Deadline Day as spotlighted set-pieces.
- An overhauled news feed so the wider football world stays visible.
- An elevated match-day experience framed as richer football theatre.
More deep-dive blogs are still landing before November 10. Publisher: SEGA / Sports Interactive.
Buy vs Game Pass: our advice
| Situation | What to do |
|---|---|
| You have Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass | Our advice Play FM27 on Game Pass first (PC now, console from Nov 10) |
| You only have PS Plus Extra | Our advice FM26 leaves Plus on Nov 17 — buy FM27 Console or add Game Pass if you want continuity |
| You want permanent ownership / sales | Buy on Steam/Epic/console stores; watch PS Store Black Friday later in November |
| You play on Netflix Mobile only | FM27 Mobile from Nov 10 with a Netflix subscription |
Our analysis FM26’s short Extra run ends November 17 (see PS Plus games leaving Nov 17). Timing FM27 Console on November 10 gives Plus-only managers a clean handoff before FM26 disappears.
Also on the November calendar: every major release this month, and today’s Game Pass drop led by Escape Academy 2.
Frequently asked questions
When does Football Manager 27 release?
FM27 launches globally from November 10, 2026, on PC, Xbox Series X|S, PS5 and FM27 Mobile (Netflix), according to Sports Interactive / SEGA.
Is FM27 on Game Pass?
Yes. The PC version joined Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on November 3 (Launch Preview / available now). FM27 Console joins Game Pass on November 10.
Is the PC version out already?
Yes. Xbox Wire listed Football Manager 27 (PC) as available on November 3 for Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. The full cross-platform street date remains November 10.
What is new in FM27?
Official feature blogs highlight smarter navigation, Cup Draws, Transfer Deadline Day, an overhauled news feed and an elevated match-day experience.
Should I buy FM27 or use Game Pass?
If you already have Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass, play it there first. Buy a license if you want offline ownership or do not subscribe.
Does FM26 leaving PS Plus matter?
Yes. Football Manager 26 leaves PS Plus Extra on November 17. If you only play FM on Plus, move to FM27 on Game Pass or buy FM27 Console from November 10.