Getting Started

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Install FMMLoader26 and add your first mod

Download

Get the latest release for your platform:

PlatformFile
WindowsFMMLoader26_<ver>_setup.exe
macOS (Apple Silicon)FMMLoader26_<ver>_aarch64.dmg
macOS (Intel)FMMLoader26_<ver>_x86_64.dmg
LinuxFMMLoader26_<ver>.AppImage

Installation

  1. Run FMMLoader26_<ver>_setup.exe
  2. Follow the setup wizard
  3. Launch from Start Menu or desktop shortcut

SmartScreen Warning: On first launch, click More info → Run anyway. This is normal for new applications.

Missing WebView2? Download WebView2 Runtime if you see errors.

  1. Open the .dmg file
  2. Drag FMMLoader to Applications
  3. Right-click → Open (required for first launch)

"App is damaged" error? Run in Terminal:

xattr -cr /Applications/FMMLoader.app
  1. Download the .AppImage
  2. Make executable: chmod +x FMMLoader26_*.AppImage
  3. Run the AppImage

First Launch

1. Detect FM26 Installation

FMMLoader scans common locations automatically:

  • Steam: steamapps/common/Football Manager 2026
  • Epic: Epic Games/FootballManager2026
  • Game Pass: Standard Windows install paths

If not found, click Browse and select your FM26 folder manually.

2. Add Your First Mod

Drag & Drop or Click Add

Drag a mod file (.zip, folder, .fmf, .bundle) into the window, or click Add Mod and browse.

Automatic Processing

FMMLoader extracts archives, detects mod type (graphics, database, etc.), and adds it to your library.

Enable and Apply

Toggle the mod ON, then click Apply. FMMLoader creates a restore point and installs the files.

Supported Mod Types

TypeExamplesTarget Location
GraphicsFacepacks, logos, kitsgraphics/ subfolders
DatabaseEditor data fileseditor data/
SkinsCustom UI themesskins/
Tactics.fmf tactic filesHandled by FM directly

Updates

When a new version is available:

  1. A notification appears in the app
  2. Click Update Now
  3. FMMLoader downloads and installs automatically
  4. Restart to complete

Your mods and settings are preserved during updates.