Saudi Pro League to debut in Football Manager 27
Saudi Arabia's Roshn Saudi League will make its first appearance as a fully licensed competition in Football Manager 27, following a partnership between the Saudi Pro League (SPL) and developer Sports Interactive.
The agreement will bring all 18 Saudi top-flight clubs into the football management simulation, complete with official club logos, player images and kits.
Players will be able to manage Saudi clubs, build squads, compete for domestic honours and take charge of some of the league's biggest football stars.
The 2026-27 Roshn Saudi League season features players including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mané, João Félix, Rúben Neves, Yassine Bono and Ivan Toney.
The competition also includes internationally recognised managers such as Simone Inzaghi at Al Hilal, Brendan Rodgers at Al Qadsiah and Ange Postecoglou at Al Nassr.
Rami Turki, General Manager of Commercial Partnerships at the Saudi Pro League, said the partnership would provide another way for international audiences to engage with Saudi football.
"Bringing the Roshn Saudi League to Football Manager gives fans around the world a new way to connect with our clubs and players," he said.
"This partnership reflects our ambition to reach new audiences and strengthen the RSL's presence across digital platforms, making Saudi football more accessible to fans wherever they are."
The Saudi league's inclusion increases the number of playable countries in Football Manager 27 to 59, expanding the game's selection of domestic competitions.
Richard Trafford, Business Development Director at Sports Interactive, highlighted the demand for Saudi football's inclusion in the series.
"The league has been a long-requested addition to our games, and the team have been fantastic to work with in making this a reality," he said.
"We look forward to seeing fans learn more about the league and its clubs in the game, and to exploring what we can achieve beyond it as we continue to grow FM's reach in the Middle East."
The agreement expands the Saudi Pro League's presence in gaming as it looks to reach international audiences through digital platforms.
Football Manager 27 will be available to play on PC from October 29, ahead of its worldwide launch across platforms on November 10.
Further information is available through the official Football Manager website.
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