Roshn Saudi League makes debut in Football Manager 27

The Saudi Pro League (SPL) continues to break new ground with news on Tuesday that the Roshn Saudi League (RSL) will feature as a fully licensed competition in Football Manager 27.

The agreement brings all 18 RSL clubs for the first time to one of the world's most popular football management games, complete with official club logos, player images and kits, allowing fans worldwide to manage their favourite teams and compete in the league.

The addition marks another milestone in the RSL's continued international growth, expanding its presence in gaming and creating new opportunities for fans to engage with Saudi football.

Ranked Asia's No.1 domestic league by the Asian Football Confederation, the RSL has established itself as a leading destination for international football talent, with its growing global profile attracting increasing interest from supporters around the world.

The 2026-27 season features some of the game's biggest names, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, Ruben Neves, Yassine Bono and Ivan Toney, alongside recent arrivals Ollie Watkins, Gabriel Martinelli, Crysencio Summerville and Tijjani Reijnders.

The RSL is also home to a distinguished group of international coaches, such as Al Hilal's Simone Inzaghi, Al Qadsiah's Brendan Rodgers and Al Nassr's Ange Postecoglou, further strengthening the competition's sporting credentials.

RSL clubs have won four of the past seven AFC Champions League titles, reflecting the strength of Saudi football at continental level.

Rami Turki, General Manager - Commercial Partnerships at the SPL, said: “Bringing the Roshn Saudi League to Football Manager gives fans around the world a new way to connect with our clubs and players.

“Football Manager has a passionate global following, and we're excited that its players will now be able to take charge of RSL clubs, build their own squads and experience the challenges of competing in our league.

“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.”

Richard Trafford, Business Development Director at Sports Interactive, the studio behind Football Manager, said:  “We're very pleased to welcome the Roshn Saudi League as the latest addition to our roster of licensed leagues for Football Manager 27.

“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.

"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 inclusion of the RSL increases the number of playable countries in Football Manager 27 (FM27) to 59. FM27 will be available to play for free on PC platforms at from Thursday, October 29, ahead of its worldwide launch across platforms on November 10.

For more information about Football Manager 27, visit https://www.footballmanager.com/.