Football Manager 27 launches worldwide but still no official sale in Brazil
Simulator from Sports Interactive debuts this Tuesday (10th) on PC, consoles, and mobile; licensing restrictions have kept the franchise out of Brazilian stores since 2017
By gnews Newsroom 3 min read
The Football Manager 27, the newest edition of the football management sim from Sports Interactive, published by SEGA, launched this Tuesday (10th) on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and mobile. Brazilian players, however, remain left out: the title has no official sale in the country, a situation that has persisted since Football Manager 2017.
According to the official game website, all digital versions went live on the same day across supported platforms. The physical edition for PC also released this Tuesday, while the disc version for PS5 is set for November 20.
Where the game launched
The computer edition is on Steam, the Epic Games Store, and the Xbox app for PC. On consoles, there are versions for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. On mobile, FM27 Mobile runs on iOS and Android exclusively for Netflix subscribers, and a version called FM27 Touch launched on Apple Arcade.
The game also joined Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on day one, in markets where it is available. Before release, the developer offered a free trial for PC and Mac, called the Launch Preview, between October 29 and November 3. This model replaced the old early access beta, and progress saved during that period can be continued in the full version.
Among the features cited by Sports Interactive are a redesigned interface with fewer clicks to navigate, real-time tactical instructions during matches, a tactical efficiency rating, and a multiplayer mode called Shuffle Draft. The matchday experience has also been revamped with more spectacle elements, plus additions like cup draws and transfer deadline day.
Why Brazil is left out
The absence in the country is due to licensing restrictions. Epic Games maintains a support page stating that the franchise cannot be purchased or played through its store in Brazil for this reason. SEGA has not publicly detailed which contracts prevent the sale.
The restriction also affects Game Pass. According to TechTudo, Microsoft confirmed that FM27 is excluded from the Brazilian catalog of the service, so subscriptions made in the country do not grant access to the game, on either PC or console.
Because there is no official distribution, there is also no price in Brazilian reais. The 10% digital pre-order discount announced by SEGA at authorized resellers does not apply to Brazilian accounts.
What comes next
As of launch, there has been no announcement of any deal that would bring the franchise back to stores in the country. For those in Brazil, the situation is unchanged from the last few editions: the simulator is available abroad, but with no official purchase or access here.
Sources: Football Manager (site oficial), Football Manager: anúncio de lançamento, Suporte da Epic Games Store, TechTudo
Frequently asked questions
Is Football Manager 27 available in Brazil?
No. The game launched on November 10, 2026, but has no official sale in the country due to licensing restrictions.
Is Football Manager 27 on the Brazilian Game Pass?
No. The game joined Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass in other markets, but is left out of the Brazilian catalog, according to TechTudo.
Which platforms did Football Manager 27 launch on?
PC and Mac (Steam, Epic, and the Xbox app), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS and Android via Netflix, and Apple Arcade for the FM27 Touch version.