FM26 Women’s Leagues – Confirmed Details to Date

When Sports Interactive cancelled FM25, it was the biggest shake-up the series has ever seen. The Unity engine switch forced a reset, and instead of rushing out something half-baked, SI took the bold decision to stop, regroup, and come back stronger with FM26.

If you missed it, we’ve already broken down what the FM26 reset means for women’s football in our FM26 Official Announcement post.

That reset also meant the women’s game had to wait a little longer. Originally pencilled in for FM25, women’s football will now arrive in FM26 – not as a DLC, but fully part of the same Football Manager universe we’ve all been playing for years.

The additional time looks like it’s been used wisely, here’s what we know already:

• A database of more than 35,000 women’s players and staff has been researched and rated.
• SI are targeting “low double figures” of leagues at launch, spread across multiple continents.
• You’ll be able to run integrated saves, managing men’s and women’s clubs in the same universe.
• Licensing is in place to make sure the biggest leagues can appear, even where EAFC usually holds exclusivity.

For the first time ever, women’s football is about to be a part of Football Manager. The only question now is: which leagues actually made the cut?

The data comes from FMConsole’s excellent breakdown, and what follows is speculation. As soon as SI confirm the official list, we’ll update this post and add detailed Save Challenge ideas for every league.

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Predicted FM26 Women’s Leagues

Our best prediction? England and Spain launch with two tiers each, while the rest start off with just their top flight. That gives us 14 leagues in total – exactly in line with SI’s “low double figures” teaser.

For the bigger picture on how FM26 is shaping up, check out our FM26 Women’s Football Reveal prediction.

England – WSL & WSL 2

The WSL is the flagship league for women’s football. Add the WSL 2 underneath and you’ve got the start of a proper pyramid in the women’s game. If you want star names, massive crowds and saves that feel “real”, this is it.

Top Teams: Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Spain – Liga F & Primera Federación

Spain has become the standard-setter in Europe, with Barcelona dominating at club level. The Primera Federación gives it the depth FM needs, making two playable tiers here almost certain.

Top Teams: Barcelona, Real Madrid, Atlético Madrid
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Sweden – Damallsvenskan

Sweden doesn’t always grab the headlines, but it’s been a talent factory for decades. If you like youth development, this is your playground – finding the next big thing before they’re snapped up abroad.

Top Teams: BK Häcken, FC Rosengård, Hammarby IF
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Germany – Frauen-Bundesliga

A league full of Champions League contenders and a proper domestic rivalry at the top. It’s FM gold – the infrastructure, the competition, the European battles.

Top Teams: Bayern Munich, Wolfsburg, Eintracht Frankfurt
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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France – Division 1 Féminine

It’s glamour football. A league built for FM storylines where the challenge is simple: break the duopoly.

Top Teams: Lyon, PSG, Paris FC
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Italy – Serie A Femminile

Italy’s top flight has gone fully professional and the money is starting to show. Big names are arriving, but the league still feels open enough for a team to make their mark.

Top Teams: Juventus, Roma, Milan
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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USA – NWSL

Forget transfers – this is drafts, trades and allocation money. If you’re bored of European football, the NWSL is FM on hard mode, with completely different rules to master.

Top Teams: Portland Thorns, San Diego Wave, North Carolina Courage
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Brazil – Brasileirão Feminino

Brazilian football is chaos in the best way. Flair, intensity and an endless stream of young players. The league is unpredictable, the talent pipeline is constant – it’s South American FM at its best.

Top Teams: Corinthians, Palmeiras, Santos
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Canada – Northern Super League

Brand new, untested, and wide open. This is a league still writing its own story, which makes it the perfect place for FM players who love a build a nation project.

Top Teams: AFC Toronto, Vancouver Rise, Ottawa Rapid
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐

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Argentina – YPF Primera División

Fierce rivalries, a massive database, and real South American bite. This is one of the strongest women’s setups outside Europe, dripping with history and intensity.

Top Teams: Boca Juniors, River Plate, San Lorenzo
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Switzerland – Women’s Super League

Small league, big opportunity. With European spots on the line, it’s an underdog’s dream – exactly the kind of save where a mid-table side can rise up and surprise everyone.

Top Teams: FC Zürich, Servette Chênois, Young Boys Women
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐

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Australia – A-League Women

Hosting the World Cup in 2023 turbocharged the league’s growth. Expanding clubs, rising interest, and a proper option for FM players who want something outside Europe.

Top Teams: Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory, Brisbane Roar
Likelihood: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Your Save Awaits

Everything here is still speculation, built on database depth and the way FM usually puts its launch nations together.

Once Sports Interactive confirm the official list, we’ll update this page with the full details, and add save ideas so you can jump straight in.

FM26 feels like a fresh start for Football Manager.
Women’s football isn’t just an afterthought, it’s part of the main game at last.

So the only thing left to decide is simple: where are you starting your first save?

If you’re planning your first save around launch, don’t miss our FM26 Beta & Pre-Order FAQ for dates and early access details.