FM27's inbox should be more useful, not just busier.
Monthly messages now cover finances, loanees and board/fan feedback, while the NXGN 50 appears directly in its message. Scouting and fitness reports are easier to scan.
You can adjust training and match prep from messages, act on staff-meeting advice in fewer clicks and get more help with transfer negotiations.
An important new detail: SI worked with the PFA on a concussion recovery protocol. Players need neurologist clearance before returning, with progress tracked in the Medical Centre.
SI says FM27 contains 18m+ database changes and 1,500 competition updates, including restructuring in Wales and Northern Ireland, updated continental formats and plenty of fixture-scheduling fixes.
English work permits have been updated, with ESC permits now limited to Under-23s. FIFA's women's staff mandate is also modelled: two female backroom staff, one a Head Coach or Assistant, in covered competitions.
A curious addition is Daylight Offside, trialled in the Canadian Premier League. You can switch it on or off for competitions using the Pre-Game Editor.
The deep dive also mentions two new licensed leagues, without naming them.
France's Arkema Première Ligue officially licensed in FM27
SI has announced a new agreement with the French Football Federation, bringing the Arkema Première Ligue — France's top women's division — into FM27 with official club crests, kits and player photos.
That includes clubs such as OL Lyonnes, eight-time Women's Champions League winners.
It's another welcome step for women's football in FM. SI recently teased two new licensed leagues, although it hasn't explicitly said whether this is one of that pair.
SI has released a gameplay walkthrough with Community Manager Chris Groves, using an early-October development build.
Rather than revealing another big mechanic, it shows how the previous deep dives fit together: the customisable Portal and news screens, opponent-focused training, Tactical Effectiveness, matchday lighting and weather, personality-based Shouts, stackable Tactical Tweaks and post-match reports.
It's a much better way to judge the overall flow than isolated screenshots — although this is an edited preview, not an uncut livestream, and the build may still change.
FM27 Touch confirmed for Apple Arcade — 10 November
Another FM27 edition is now confirmed: FM27 Touch launches through Apple Arcade on 10 November.
It will run on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV, with cloud saves across devices and the ability to continue saves from earlier titles.
SI promises improvements to the iPhone interface, Recruitment and Match Preparation, with a dedicated Touch deep dive coming before launch. The existing FM26 Touch App Store page will automatically become FM27 Touch.
This is separate from FM27 Mobile on Netflix. There is no new official Switch, Switch 2 or Android Touch announcement yet.
Here's a surprise: SI is letting everyone try Football Manager 27 for free before buying it.
When: 29 October, 19:00 CET → 3 November, 19:00 CET.
Where: PC/Mac via Steam, Epic and Microsoft Store. Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers can also play.
This is the new Launch Preview, replacing the old Beta/Advanced Access. It's a near-final build with all game modes available, no career progression limits and no additional registration.
Your save carries over if you decide to buy the game.
After 3 November, continued access requires a qualifying pre-purchase or Game Pass subscription until the full release on 10 November.
FM27's first LIVE gameplay stream — watch it back!
SI streamed an extended FM27 playthrough on 22 October, featuring a Brighton save and an appearance from real-life manager Fabian Hürzeler.
Unlike the edited preview we shared earlier, this gives us a longer look at how FM27 actually flows between screens and matches.
Early reactions are mixed but interesting: some viewers praised the smoother interface, competitions screen and 2D visuals; others raised concerns about defending, goalkeeper behaviour and the new Portal.
One more surprise: creators watching the stream report that Draft Mode is returning, with online/offline play and a new Shuffle Draft variation. We're waiting for SI's written breakdown.
