FIFA 26

This article might be outdated, last update was during FIFA 25.

If you're already watching the Bundesliga week in, week out, you might as well try turning that knowledge into something tangible. Right now, the Bundesliga Fantasy Manager is running a limited-time competition where you can win a digital copy of FIFA 26. No fees, no fine print, just four matchdays to show what you've got.

It kicks off with Matchday 1 on August 23, 2025, and ends after Matchday 4, around September 21. That's four weeks to climb the rankings. At the end, the top 50 fantasy managers get an FIFA 26 game code. You don't need to sign up for anything extra. Just create your team in the app, and you're in the running.

The Fantasy Manager app is available on both Android and iOS. Once you've downloaded it, you'll get a 150 million budget to build your 15-man squad. Each week, before the first match starts, you lock in your starting eleven and choose a formation. After kickoff, you can't change anything, so make your wise choices.

To help you get the most out of your squad, the game includes smart features that reward good picks, even if you pick a few duds. Your highest-scoring players will slot into your final lineup as long as they fit your selected formation. You also get to mark one defender, one midfielder, and one forward as “star players.” If they perform well, you get a 1.5x points bonus. If not, tough luck; the bonus doesn't carry over.

Between matchdays, you can swap out up to five players. Player values change based on form, so keeping an eye on the FUT transfer market is key. Logging into the app daily gives you small cash bonuses too, which adds up over time and might help you squeeze in a premium pick.

What's nice about this contest is that it's not about grinding for a whole season. It's just four rounds. Even if you join a bit late, you can still catch up. And even if you don't make the top 50, there are smaller prizes and weekly leaderboards to keep things interesting.

If you've played fantasy football before, you already know how addictive it can be. This time, there's something extra on the line. FIFA 26 doesn't drop until September 26, but if you play it smart over the next few weeks, you might be playing it early, without spending a cent.

So yeah, if you already follow the Bundesliga, there's really no reason not to give it a go. Download the app, start building your team, and see how your football brain stacks up.

Worst case? You waste a few minutes picking lineups. Best case? You're playing FIFA 26 for free.