Football Manager 27 launches on November 10, 2026, and Steam’s official system requirements list 20 GB of available storage space for the PC and Mac version. That is the only official install-size figure published so far.
What we know about the download size
Sports Interactive’s Steam store page for Football Manager 27 (appid 4530370) specifies 20 GB as the storage requirement under both minimum and recommended specifications. The same 20 GB figure appears in the studio’s own platform FAQ.
Storage requirement means the free disk space the installer needs; the actual download may be smaller due to compression, but plan for the full 20 GB.
| Platform | Official storage requirement |
|---|---|
| PC (Windows) | 20 GB |
| Mac (macOS 13+) | 20 GB |
| Xbox Series X|S / PS5 (FM27 Console) | Not published |
| iOS / Android (FM27 Mobile via Netflix) | Not published |
| Apple Arcade (FM27 Touch) | Not published |
The PC and Mac build is a single product (FM27) distributed through Steam, Epic, the Microsoft Store and the Xbox PC app. FM27 Console for Xbox and PlayStation is a separate product with its own install size, which SEGA has not yet disclosed.
Preload: no date announced
As of this writing, neither Sports Interactive nor SEGA has announced a preload window for any platform. Steam’s store timestamp shows the unlock time as 16:00 UTC on November 10 (11:00 a.m. ET), but the store page does not display a preload date. The studio’s launch announcement states only that the game launches globally from November 10, with no mention of pre-loading.
Historically, Football Manager games have not offered preloads on Steam before launch day. FM26 did not have a preload period; players downloaded at the unlock hour. Until SEGA or Sports Interactive confirms otherwise, assume no preload.
What about Steam Deck?
Valve has not published a Steam Deck compatibility rating for Football Manager 27. The store page carries no Deck badge, and Valve’s compatibility endpoint returns no category for appid 4530370. Our PC specs guide covers the minimum 6 GB RAM and 1 GiB GPU floor; Deck owners should wait for a Verified or Playable rating before expecting a smooth experience.
The 20 GB requirement is modest by 2026 standards, smaller than FM26’s 22 GB at launch, reflecting Sports Interactive’s continued optimization of the Unity-based engine. The absence of a preload is consistent with the series’ history: SI prioritizes a simultaneous global unlock over staggered downloads, and the free Launch Preview (live until November 3) effectively serves as an early download window for anyone who wants the files ready early. Console players on Xbox and PlayStation should watch their respective store pages; SEGA has not published FM27 Console’s install size or a preload date.
How to prepare
- Clear 20 GB on your Steam installation drive (or the equivalent on Epic/Microsoft Store).
- No preload expected: plan to download at the 11:00 a.m. ET unlock on November 10.
- Launch Preview is live free until 6 p.m. GMT on November 3 on PC and Mac; it uses the same 20 GB footprint and saves carry over.
- Console players: watch SEGA’s store pages for the FM27 Console install size and any preload announcement.
- Mac players: the same 20 GB requirement applies; macOS 13 (Ventura) or newer is required.
Related guides
- Football Manager 27 Release Time: When It Unlocks on November 10
- Football Manager 27 PC Specs and Steam Deck: Can Your PC Run It?
- Is Football Manager 27 on Game Pass or PS Plus?
- Is Football Manager 27 Cross-Platform? PC and Console Are Separate Products
Frequently asked questions
How big is Football Manager 27 on Steam?
20 GB, per the official Steam system requirements.
Is there a preload for Football Manager 27?
No preload date has been announced. Steam shows only the launch unlock time (11:00 a.m. ET, November 10).
Does the Launch Preview count toward the 20 GB?
Yes. The free Launch Preview (October 29 to November 3) installs the same build and uses the same storage footprint.
What is the file size for FM27 Console on PS5 and Xbox?
Not published. FM27 Console is a separate product from the PC/Mac version, and SEGA has not disclosed its install size.
Can I play Football Manager 27 on Steam Deck?
Valve has not rated it. No Steam Deck badge appears on the store page, and the compatibility endpoint returns no verdict. Wait for an official rating.
What does “storage requirement” mean?
It’s the free disk space the installer needs. The compressed download may be smaller, but plan for the full 20 GB.
Edited by Kerwin Stewart, Editor-in-Chief · How we report
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