Update 07.04.2026:
Update to version 5.1
For updates and further information, please check here
To install the skin, do this:
- Download the bundles archive
- Locate your game directory. For steam this will usually be:
\Steam\steamapps\common\Football Manager 26\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64\ - For Gamepass installations it should be
\XboxGames\Football Manager 26\Content\fm_Data\StreamingAssets\aa\StandaloneWindows64\ - Make sure you have an unmodded Game, as you will otherwise create an unhealthy mix of modded files and those from this skin
- In case you're unsure, verify your gamefiles first!
- Copy and paste the files form the skin archive into the above game directory. When asked, choose to overwrite/replace the existing files.
The mirror links will now directly point to the Skinbuilder site - where you can download them and directly manage the Skin (including easy updates!) in the tool.
For some quick guidance, you might want to check here.
Credits:
My special thanks goes to lotsgon, sic, MW90, MrTini23, LuckyLuke - and in general to the community on FMML discord, for massive support and sharing stuff and ideas while trying to work into this new environment, as well as ongoing - as this is and has been incredibly valuable - and finally to my old friend Flut who teached me so many things in the past. To show my respect, I selected two of his backgrounds for the Startmenu.
Additional credits going to
- TinyHips for sharing his prematch lineups
- Ferrigi97 for providing a load of additional prematch lineups as of V3.0
Enjoy.
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Azrael
Thanks and happy New Year! Question: the skin folder you provide can be used independently from the app?
xxx Darkside xxx
No, as it only comes with one bundle file - the one which was neede to be edited with uabea… The remaining ones will be built, once you run the “build” within the tool. Then you need to apply them to your gamesfolder from within the tool. However, you can revert that at any time from the Tool as well…
The upside - and we will find out after the next patch :-) - you can repeat the process of doing a build in the tool and apply to the Game and it should be fully back to the skin theme… without needing to download a new version from my side…
Bandes
Top einfach
Vielen dank für deine Mühe
Andrew Ryan
Brilliant skin i love it HAPPY NEW YEAR my friend i would love a Tottenham skin. Really appreciate your hard work you guys should work for FM its clear you are more dedicated than the people making it. Thanks again
Azrael
Please let's keep comments in English, this is an English forum…
xxx Darkside xxx
Currently working on the tactics screen, to bring back some more familarity …
It will now also be possible to adjust the set-pieces position colors…
Also added some minor additions… Currently looking into a couple more things. Maybe will release an update for the Blue scheme over the weekend…
xxx Darkside xxx
Added and changed a couple more things….
In the calendar and fixture pages, the actions have been almost invisible - changed that
In Stages the versus symbol has got some color :-)
In idividual training the selected Player and the possible actions on the right side are highlighted now
Wessam Ali
Is there anyway to make the skin light, and change the font used in the game?
xxx Darkside xxx
Fonts will come to Skin Builder in one of the future updates.
Making the skin light - sure, play around with the colors and see where it gets you :-)
Just install a second version of the Skin and rename it. With that you can freely play around and still come back whenever you like…
xxx Darkside xxx
Information:
I try to catch up with all the latest changes for the Kaiserlautern Legends skin as well… If all goes smoothly, I'll hopefully have an update over the weekend…
The Miller
Whatever i do, althought it says its been added to the game, it doesnt show in game.
xxx Darkside xxx
Hm, did you restart the game after applying it?
The Miller
Yes mate. I must be doing something wrong. I dont have the energy to put into 26. I just dont feel connected to it. Just going to go back to 24. I feel Fm has died.
Looks like a great piece of work tho mate and im sure many will use it. Well done!
xxx Darkside xxx
Very sorry to hear that, mate. I don't play the game myself tbh - just found some enjoyment in themeing it and share with the community.
However to your problem. This sounds very weird. If you can buodl succesfully AND apply as well - all pathes should be fine, otherwise the toll wouldn't succeed. But if so, you should see that in game when you start it after the patching…
xxx Darkside xxx
Upcoming:
I got the approval from Tiny Hips to directly integrate his prematch-lineups mod into the Skin. Currently doing the final touches for this and then release an update.
You will be able to select 1 lineup setup out of 5 available ones.
When the update will be ready, I will add some pictures for additional explanation.
xxx Darkside xxx
As I'm about to release Version 1.5 of the Blue theme, here's a quick explanation how to activate a modified pre-match lineup:
When you first open the new skin in Skin Builder do this:
Next, make sure your Game is currently unpatched
It should now look like this
Next step:
Once finished and succeeded:
Start your game and enjoy the latest version of the theme including a new pre-match line-up!
Important: Make sure you only have one lineup active - it's not possible to activate mutliple line-ups at the same time!
If you want to have a preview how the lineups do look like, please go here
The Miller
Keep up the good work for those who are sticking with FM26 mate.
1seasonwonder
hi, can you make for mac?
xxx Darkside xxx
Download macOS beta-version of the tool and give it a try… I have no mac, so can't verify :-)
stomaking1986
hi great work buddy quick question the background stadium pictures on pictures 11 12 and 13 i assume kaiserslauten stadium can that be changed with another stadium picture background say if i was a different team i used to use stadium backgrounds in fm 24 great for immersion
thanks
xxx Darkside xxx
Yes, depends on the league… For a couple of licensed leagues, FM has individual backgrounds. Everything else should be covered by the mapping of (in graphics/"backgrounds") "fm-skin-v2" … Maybe I add a couple of mappings (with a generic background picture) in one of the next updates, so it will be an easy switch to a picture of your liking…
stomaking1986
Cheers mate thanks for your reply silly one really I've started save in Scotland with brechin city I'm from the south of England I do love a background stadium picture I so wish they had added that from FM 24 sound buddy thanks again love the skin
xxx Darkside xxx
Actually Scotland might as well run with the “fm-v2-skin” mapping - you might only need to replace that picture. Just make sure it has the exact same resolution!
stomaking1986
Fantastic il have a look tonight and see what happens il got loads of stadium pictures on my hard drive I'm sure I've got a brechin city one thanks again mate
stomaking1986
hi i cant seem to download the tool my security on my laptop keeps blocking it
xxx Darkside xxx
Sorry to hear, but can't say anything on that, never had that issue. Maybe join the discord mentioned in the first posting.
There's a channel for FM Skin Builder where you can get in contact with the author of the tool…
thestyle84
Is it possible that it takes more than 10 minutes to complete the first build? It's been installing for more than 10 minutes, but the process hasn't finished yet.
xxx Darkside xxx
No.
Check if your using the mandatory latest beta version - not the stable version.
thestyle84
In fact, I made a mistake and was using the stable version. Now it works. Thank you very much.
xxx Darkside xxx
You're welcome!