Touchline Manager

Comparison · updated 14 October 2026

TLM27 vs FM27

Football Manager 27 (FM27) is Sports Interactive's flagship for PC, Mac and consoles, out on 10 November 2026. On phones it's a Netflix exclusive. Touchline Manager 27 (TLM27) is an independent football manager sim built for the phone first: the full career, playable offline, with no other subscription needed, and the option to put your own child in the game.

Side by side

FeatureTLM27 · Touchline Manager 27FM27 · Football Manager 27
Made byDeveloped by HOA Ltd, published by FCP Ltd (Fat Cigar Productions Ltd): independent UK companiesSports Interactive, published by SEGA[3]
Built forThe phone first. PC to follow.PC, Mac and consoles. The mobile game is a separate edition.[1][3]
ReleaseComing soon10 November 2026; physical PS5 on 20 November[1]
PlatformsiPhone and Android, coming soon to the App Store and Google Play. PC later.PC and Mac (Steam, Epic, Xbox PC app), PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Game Pass. iOS and Android through Netflix.[1][2]
Playing on a phoneA standalone app. No other subscription needed.Netflix exclusive. The FM26 Mobile App Store listing says “Netflix membership required”.[2][3]
Plays offlineYes, the whole gameNot stated for the mobile edition[3]
The career on your phoneBoard negotiations, agent meetings clause by clause, specialist scouts, academy from U8 to U21, squad chemistry over seasonsFM27's mobile features haven't been announced[1]
Match dayMatch view from the current engine. 3D is planned for a later edition.3D, with new player models, weather and day-to-night matches[1]
Official licences[to confirm]Premier League licence, multi-year deal confirmed June 2024[1]
Women's footballNot in TLM27Yes, part of the series since FM26[4]
Your own child in the gameYes, through the grassroots sign-upNo equivalent announced

FM27 facts are from the sources below, checked on 14 October 2026. Sports Interactive hasn't announced FM27's price or mobile features yet; we'll update this page when they do.

Which one is for you?

Choose FM27 if

  • you mostly play on a PC, Mac or console
  • you want official badges, kits and player photos
  • you want women's football in your save
  • you want a 3D match day

Choose TLM27 if

  • you mostly play on your phone
  • you want the whole job on the phone, not a cut-down version
  • you don't want a Netflix membership just to play
  • you play on the train, offline
  • you want your kid, or your local team, in the game

Questions

TLM27 and FM27

Is TLM27 the same game as FM27?

No. FM27 is Football Manager 27, made by Sports Interactive and published by SEGA. TLM27 is Touchline Manager 27, an independent football manager sim built for phones.

When does FM27 come out?

10 November 2026 on PC, Mac, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S, with the physical PS5 version on 20 November.[1][2]

Is FM27 on mobile?

Yes, on iOS and Android as a Netflix exclusive, so you need a Netflix membership to play it on a phone.[1][2][3]

Do I need Netflix to play TLM27?

No. TLM27 is its own app, coming soon to the App Store and Google Play.

Can I play TLM27 offline?

Yes. The whole game runs on the phone. It goes online only for updates.

Sources

  1. FM Scout, “What we know about Football Manager 2027”, updated 10 October 2026
  2. Realsport101, “Football Manager 27 platforms”, 12 October 2026
  3. App Store, Football Manager 26 Mobile listing
  4. Wikipedia, Football Manager 26

Football Manager and FM are trade marks of their owner. Touchline Manager is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sports Interactive or SEGA.

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