Live tracker of every FM26 update - hotfix by hotfix
This page is your running log of every Football Manager 2026 update. Any time Sports Interactive push a hotfix or full update, we’ll paste the version number and the exact patch notes here. If you’re mid-save, don’t panic - unless stated otherwise, fixes apply to existing saves once you update and reload the game. Bookmark this page and check back after each patch.
How it works: newest updates sit at the top. Each entry shows the build number, release date and a clean list of changes. If SI revise a note later, we’ll mark it as updated.
Hotfix 26.0.0.2224769
Release: Advanced Access Beta [25/10/2025]
We’ve released a hotfix for the Football Manager 26 Advanced Access Beta that addresses issues reported by the community since launch. These changes will be reflected in existing save files.
What’s fixed
- Various stability fixes
- Fixed crash when creating a new save game
- Fixed issue where back button incorrectly takes user to previous team meeting
- Filter on tactics screen now works in all resolutions
- Fixed issue with radio buttons text formatting during manager creation
- Fixed crash when using Player instruction
- Fixed issue where sometimes the continue button wouldn’t work
- Player silhouette icons are no longer misaligned in Squad > First Team
- Fixed soft lock after creating a new FMFC account and attempting to sign in
- Fixed occasional crash when using any team talk option after a match
- Fixed issue where sometimes you were unable to leave a match
- Fixed issue where player-exchange transfers could cause the joining player to become a free agent on completion
- Fixed issue where users were unable to close the Tactical Analysis view if they visited a player profile
- Fixed issue where keyboard shortcuts could cause a soft lock during manager creation
