Sports Interactive has announced that the UAE Pro League competitions are fully licensed and playable for the first time in Football Manager 2026.
The UAE Pro League, the top tier of professional football in the United Arab Emirates since its establishment in 2008, appears in-game with complete official licensing.
This includes authentic club badges, kits, and player photos, delivering a realistic experience that mirrors the competitive atmosphere of stadiums across the UAE.
Football Manager 2026 was launched worldwide on 4 November 2025 across multiple platforms.
It marks the first edition of the series to run on the new Unity engine, offering enhanced management features, a smarter and more intuitive user interface, and immersive matchday details that bring managers closer to the action than ever before.
The ADNOC Pro League comprises 14 clubs from across the Emirates and is widely regarded as one of Asia’s strongest domestic competitions.
The league features top local talent alongside international stars from Morocco, South Korea, Egypt, Serbia, and beyond.
Sports Interactive’s Business Development Director, Richard Trafford, said:
"We’re very pleased to welcome the ADNOC Pro League to our family of licensed leagues for Football Manager 2026.
The team has been fantastic to work with so far, and we’re really looking forward to seeing what we can achieve both in and out of the game with our first licensed partner in the region."
Musab Al Marzooqi, CEO of the UAE Pro League, said the addition of the competition to one of the world’s most popular football management games reinforces the league’s growing global presence.
He added that the partnership provides access to a wider audience of football enthusiasts and offers fans a digital experience that reflects the high standards of professionalism seen on the pitch.
Further details on Football Manager 2026 and its available platforms can be found on the game’s official website.
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