Questions & Getting Started
Football Club Sim 26 FAQ & beginner's guide
What it costs, whether you play the matches, which leagues you can manage, how offline works - and a quick walkthrough of your first matchday.
Is Football Club Sim 26 free?
Yes. It's free to download and play a full first season. An optional one-time Full Game unlock lets your career continue season after season, and there are optional Club Credits packs you never need to buy. No ads, no subscription, no tracking.
Do I play the matches or just simulate them?
You play every match live. Set the formation, XI and tactics, then steer the game across both halves - make substitutions, change your approach and give team talks while a real 2D match plays out minute by minute. See how the live match works.
Does it work offline with no internet?
Yes. The whole game runs on your iPhone or iPad and plays fully offline, with no accounts and no network calls during play. The only time it touches the network is to process an optional in-app purchase through the App Store. More on playing offline.
Is there pay-to-win, or are there ads?
No. There are no ads and nothing you must buy to win. It's single-player, so no one can spend their way past you. Purchases are optional - a one-time Full Game unlock to continue your career, and optional Club Credits you never need.
Which leagues can I manage in?
Eight leagues across Europe - England's top two tiers plus the top flights of Spain, Italy, Germany, France, the Netherlands and Portugal - each with a full fixture list and promotion and relegation between divisions.
Does it run on iPad as well as iPhone?
Yes, it's built for both iPhone and iPad and is available now on the App Store.
Are the club and player names real?
Football Club Sim 26 is an independent game and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any league, club or organisation. Names are text-only with no crests or logos, and a Generic Names setting swaps every league, club and player name for a fictional one.
Can I run more than one save?
Yes. With the Full Game unlock you can run several careers in multiple save slots, take new jobs on the job market, and keep your honours and records as you climb.
Do you collect my data?
No accounts, no analytics, no tracking. Your career is saved on your device and never sent to us. The only data involved is the purchase record Apple and our payments provider handle when you make an in-app purchase. See our privacy policy.
Getting started
Your first matchday in five minutes
Brand new? Here's the loop from opening the app to your first three points.
- 1
Create your manager
Name yourself and choose how you want to start your management career.
- 2
Pick a league and club
Take a job in one of eight leagues - a title favourite or a relegation underdog sets the challenge.
- 3
Set your formation and XI
Build the side around your best players and choose your tactical approach for the opener.
- 4
Play the match live
Kick off and steer both halves - subs, shouts and a half-time team talk.
- 5
Work the transfer market
Between fixtures, scout targets, negotiate fees and wages, and manage contracts and finances.
- 6
Build a career
Climb the table, keep the board happy, and carry your honours across many seasons.
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Ready to take the job?
Free to download and play a full first season. The dugout is waiting.
