Football Manager 26 System Requirements for Windows and macOS

Football Manager 26 is expected to provide an incredible experience for fans of football everywhere around the world. It has well-renowned simulation realism combined with an extensive database depth that is unmatched, and the new game will be even better than its predecessors with improved features, better AI, and greater tactical flexibility.

In the past couple of weeks, while waiting for the latest Football Manager instalment, a lot of players are probably concerned now about whether or not their PC or Mac can actually run the new version of Football Manager. Luckily, Sports Interactive has provided the official Football Manager 26 system requirements released - for both Windows and macOS. The specs show the minimum requirements are relatively low, but also provide recommended specifications to provide a better experience and performance.

Football Manager 26 System Requirements Windows

To run Football Manager 26 on Windows, there are minimum requirements of using Windows 10 with the 22H2 update. On the minimum side, it will run on older Intel i3 processors or AMD FX equivalents and only require 4 GB RAM. This creates some great accessibility to many mid to low-range PCs.

However, for the best experience, players should aim for a configuration with Windows 11, Intel Core i5-9600 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, and an RTX 2060 or Radeon RX 5600 XT dedicated GPU.
You can expect a minimum storage requirement of 20 GB, which is quite standard for a modern football sim. Football Manager 26 will be supported by DirectX 11, which gives the game broad compatibility while enhancing graphics and providing better processing for detailed simulated games.
Here is a total breakdown of Football Manager 26 system requirements released for Windows users:

Football Manager 26 System Requirements macOS

For those using macOS, Football Manager 26 will support systems running Big Sur (11) and later through macOS 15 Sequoia. To meet minimum system requirements, you will require at least an Apple M1 chip or Intel Core M processor with 4 GB of RAM and older GPUs like NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M or Intel HD 5000.

To ensure the best experience, Sports Interactive suggest that the game be run using macOS Ventura or later with an Apple M1 and 12GB RAM. When running specifications like the above, we would expect Mac users to have a stable, smooth gameplay experience, with full multitasking, improved performance, and higher settings that add to simulation performance.

In terms of storage, there is a consistent requirement of 20GB for all of the variations mentioned above, and this means that any MacBook or iMac with more recent Apple silicon will keep pace with the game at the higher-end settings - very accessible across the range of Apple hardware. You can also check out our coverage of the Football Manager 26 teaser as well.