Football Manager 27 will be free to play during launch week

Sports Interactive is opening Football Manager 27 to free access during its launch period. The game will go on sale for PC and Mac on 29 October. From 18:00 GMT on launch day until 3 November, everyone will be able to play the game for free.

The studio said it believes that offering an annual series for free with all of its game modes is a first in the industry. The company says this step continues its efforts to support the player community. The statement stressed that every new football season brings renewed belief, and that Football Manager is where those beliefs turn into decisions.

The game will be available to download through Steam, Epic and the Microsoft Store. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass subscribers will also be able to access the game through Game Pass.

No registration or membership is required for the free period. Players will be able to download the game from their preferred platform and start scouting players right away. For fans of the series who haven't played for a while, it will be possible to try the game before starting a new career that will last through the winter.