SEGA Football Club Champions delayed to early 2026 with updated title, promises a more refined experience

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  • SEGA Football Club Champions is the newest Football Manager-powered sim with an official J-League license.
  • SEGA said the delay follows feedback from August’s closed beta.
  • More updates, including the new release date, will be shared in a November livestream on the game’s official YouTube channel.

SEGA has announced that its football simulation game, originally called SEGA Football Club Champions 2025, will now launch in early 2026. The game, which had a closed beta test in August and allowed pre-registration, has been renamed to SEGA Football Club Champions 2026.

You’ve to wait until next year to build your dream club from the ground up

SEGA’s Football Club Champions, a realistic football simulation game powered by Football Manager and officially featuring the J-League, has been pushed back to next year. While it’s the newest installment in SEGA’s popular football series, the delay might actually result in a better game.

This game keeps the core elements that fans love about the series – building players and using smart tactics – but updates it for a modern audience. You’ll start as a football manager with a small club and work your way up to international success.

The delay aims to deliver a more polished gameplay experience

As a huge soccer fan, I’m most excited about all the real players you can use in the game! They’ve got licenses for over 10,000 FIFPRO players, plus leagues like the J.League and K League, and even the whole Manchester City team! I can’t wait to build my dream squad with stars like Haaland, Kovacic, and Ruben Dias.

SEGA announced the game’s delay is due to feedback received from the beta test in August. They’re using the extra time to improve the game and add new content, which is great news! Keep an eye on the game’s official YouTube channel in November for an update on the new release date.

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2025-10-18 23:11