Football Manager 26 New Leagues Revealed: All You Need To Know

The highly popular game series Football Manager is all set to bring their latest title to multiple platforms. Football Manager 26 is going to be released on November 4, 2025, just one week after the open beta on October 24. The game has a big switch to the Unity engine, which will make the matches look more visually pleasing and have smoother animation and realistic ball physics as well, making every goal feel dramatic. Fans are already going crazy about the exciting additions to the game, especially the all-new leagues that will bring global flavor to the gameplay. So without any delay, let's find out which three leagues are and what is special about them.

Football Manager 26 New Leagues Revealed

On October 23, the official X account of Football Manager 26 revealed the three brand-new leagues that will make your experience even better. These three leagues are Italy's Lega B, the UAE Pro League, and Lithuania's A Lyga. The addition of these top leagues means you will get the license to use authentic kits and stadiums and witness all the thrilling drama.
A few days back, many leaks suggested two of these leagues were coming to the game, and with Football Manager 26 making it official itself, players can now get more excited and just wait for the game release to try them out.

List of New Football Manager 26 Leagues

Below, we have explained about all three leagues in detail so that you can figure out which ones you want to explore and battle in.

Lega B

One of the hottest new additions in the game is the Lega B, also known as the Italian Serie B. The league is Italy's second tier, packed with tough matches, rising players, and intense drama but without a huge budget. This league is basically your ticket to making the underdogs the champions. Lega B features a total of 20 teams that battle in over 38 matches, with playoffs for promotion spots and relegation matches that can break hearts. In Football Manager 26, this league will come with real kits, stadiums, and star players like Dennis Man.

UAE Pro League

This league is one of the most exciting ones of the three that are added to the game. The UAE Pro League is Asia's finest competition sponsored by the oil giant country itself. The massive stadiums of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will definitely make your gaming experience better. This fully licensed league will also come with real kits, badges, and star players to give you an authentic feel. UAE clubs have signed numerous global superstars to claim the top titles, so be ready to play as the stars of the games and lead your side to victories. You can expect intense clashes and also a chaotic transfer market to scout fine Arabian players for easy wins.

A Lyga

The third one is Lithuania's A Lyga, which has actually been requested by the fans for years, and this top-tier league is finally coming to the game with full license, kits, stadiums, and even rules. The league features 10 teams, with reigning champs Zalgiris Vilnius, Kauno Zalgiris, FA Siauliai, and more dominating with star players like Oliver Buff, Gustas Baliutavicius, etc. A Lyga is a hidden gem for tactical nerds that develops raw talents without any big-money transfers, just smartly winning games. Pair this league with the new Unity engine for sharper AI and matches in the game. If you can't wait for the game's release, just grab the beta on October 24 and begin the adventure.
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