SEGA announces free launch preview for Football Manager 27

SEGA has announced that a free Launch Preview of Football Manager 27 (FM27) will be available to players from October 30 to November 4, 2026. Developed by Sports Interactive, the preview will be accessible on Steam, Epic, the Microsoft Store, Xbox Game Pass, and PC Game Pass without requiring a sign-up.

This initiative is described as a potential industry first, offering a full-access period of the annual title at no cost to support the player community. During this window, a pre-purchase option will be available, providing a 10% discount and allowing players to carry their progress from the preview into the full game.

The full version of Football Manager 27 is scheduled to launch on November 11, 2026, across multiple platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac, and Netflix.