Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade is out now on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV. It launched on 10 November 2026, and the existing FM26 Touch listing is now the place to find the new game. If you’re coming back to a career you started last season, you can keep playing rather than starting from scratch.
The biggest questions are whether your Apple device can run FM27 Touch, how to update from FM26 and whether your saved career will follow you between devices. Those answers are more useful than a long feature list, so we’ll start there before covering the new recruitment and match preparation tools.
Where can you play Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade?
Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV through an Apple Arcade subscription. You don’t need to buy the desktop Mac game separately to access Touch through Arcade. Be aware that the iPhone menus look different from those on larger screens, so a screenshot from Mac won’t necessarily match what you see on your phone.
The current App Store listing is more specific than SEGA’s older support table: it lists iOS/iPadOS 16 or later, macOS 13 or later and tvOS 18 or later, with an app size of about 3.3 GB. You also need a wireless controller on Apple TV. Check the live App Store requirements for your device before installing. Buying FM27 on Steam or Epic doesn’t include Apple Arcade.
Does FM26 Touch update automatically to FM27 Touch?
Yes. The FM26 Touch listing on the App Store changes over to FM27 Touch, so look for the game you already know rather than a separate paid app. To install it on iPhone or iPad, open the App Store, select the Arcade tab and search for Football Manager 27 Touch. Tap Get or update the existing app as prompted.
If you cannot see the update, check that your Apple Arcade subscription is active and your device is running a supported operating system. SEGA recommends signing out and back into your Apple ID if the game still won’t install. Don’t delete an existing career while troubleshooting an update.
Can you continue old saves in Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade?
Yes. Sports Interactive says Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade supports continuing saves from FM24 Touch and FM26 Touch. You can carry on managing a club you’ve already spent seasons developing. Make sure you’re in the Touch edition, rather than trying to load a PC or Netflix Mobile save.
Cloud progress is supported across Apple devices in the Touch edition. You might handle transfers on an iPad and come back to the same Touch career on Mac later. The feature applies within Touch; it doesn’t mean a PC, Console or Netflix Mobile save can be opened in the Apple Arcade version.
If an older career isn’t showing up, check that the game has updated and you’re using the expected Apple account and Touch installation. Don’t uninstall a game with an important local save until you’ve confirmed that your progress is safely available.
What’s new in Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade on iPhone?
The biggest visual change in Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade is the redesigned iPhone interface. Menus use space differently, text and buttons have been adjusted, and both tactics and match-day screens have been refreshed. It’s a substantial change from the previous Touch layout.
iPad, Mac and Apple TV have their own navigation improvements too. That matters when switching between touch controls and a controller, particularly in the middle of a busy transfer window.
What changed in recruitment and match preparation?
The Player Database, Player Recommendations and Recruitment Focuses screens have been redesigned, and a new Find Similar Players search helps when a starter leaves or an older player needs replacing. Your staff also provide live advice when you’re negotiating a transfer offer. Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade makes those scouting decisions more accessible without stripping them out.
Match Preparation messages arrive ahead of fixtures. You can choose up to three sessions overall, covering In Possession, Out of Possession and Set Pieces. It gives you a way to focus on the next opponent, rather than repeating the same preparation every match. The exact size of any gameplay benefit isn’t stated as a fixed percentage.
Is Football Manager 27 Touch the same as Netflix Mobile?
No. Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade runs through Apple Arcade. FM27 Mobile on Netflix is a separate game for iOS and Android, with its own 2D match engine, squad features and save handling. They may both run on an iPhone, but they’re not the same edition.
For a fuller management experience on desktop or gamepad, our FM27 PC vs Console guide covers those versions. Touch has a quicker flow and is designed for Apple Arcade, with a shared Touch career across compatible devices.
Football Manager 27 Touch Apple Arcade is a good fit if you already have Apple Arcade and want to keep your Touch career going. Check your device requirements first, update the existing listing and keep PC and Netflix Mobile saves separate.
Official source: Sports Interactive’s FM27 Touch feature breakdown.
