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📢 FM26 MatchDay Live Commentary Mod v1.60
❌ Tired of the silence during your 3D matches?
The MatchDay Live Commentary Mod brings a real TV feeling to your game – featuring dynamic commentator duos, AI analysis, and a living atmosphere that reacts to the action on the pitch.
🚀 NEW in Version 1.60: The "World Cup" Update
With this update, we have fixed the DLL bug resulting from the new FM26 update. Additionally, we have implemented improvements—particularly to the Easy Mode—and, just in time for the World Cup, introduced custom missions and TV graphics designed to match the new World Cup theme.
Highlights of the new version:
⚽ World Cup Special: Dedicated World Cup skin with custom TV graphics, exclusive missions, rewards, and localized commentary lines.
🔗 BepInEx Integration (Direct Connection): The tool now communicates directly with the FM26 engine. This means: zero delay, no text recognition errors, and 100% precision.
✨ Easy Mode: One click and you're done. The tool automatically recognizes everything in the background: teams, lineups, time, and tactics. Your only job is to play FM!
🏆 Top Match Mode: Receive deep AI analysis at halftime and after the final whistle. The commentators adapt their personality based on the importance of the match.
🌍 14+ Languages: German, English, French, Dutch, Italian, Turkish, Polish, Japanese, Portuguese, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian & Danish.
🤖 Advanced AI: Integrated the latest Gemini models: gemini-3.1-flash Lite and gemini-3.5-flash.
🧠 Trivia Engine: Interactive trivia added to the intro loop and integrated club/stadium facts for all languages.
Patch Notes v1.60:
fixed a DLL bug introduced by the World Cup update.
Added Ghost Mode to Easy Mode.
Easy Mode: Team recognition for nations is now handled individually for each language.
Easy Mode: Added "occasion" (Anlass) to the automatic recognition system.
Easy Mode: Fixed the "Big Match" AI mode.
Audio: Implemented an audio cache to reduce TTS requests and speed up commentary.
New Languages: Added support for Chinese, Korean, Ukrainian, and Danish.
AI Models: Integrated new Gemini models: gemini-3.1-flash Lite and gemini-3.5-flash.
Audio: Added several new goal celebrations.
Localization: Revised World Cup commentary lines and made them available in all languages.
Trivia: Added trivia to the intro loop.
Trivia: Added club and stadium trivia for all languages.
Content: Added World Cup missions and rewards.
UI/Design: Added a World Cup skin featuring custom World Cup TV graphics.
Settings: Trivia settings are now saved across program restarts.
⚠️ IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTE
The new BepInEx interface and the associated .dll file work exclusively with Football Manager 2026! For FM24 or older versions, you must continue to use the Tesseract OCR mode (see below).
Always restart the program when changing languages or switching between Tesseract and BepInEx modes!
📁 Installation Guide (Step-by-Step)
The download contains three folders. For FM26, proceed as follows:
Step 1: The Commentary Mod (Folder 1)
This folder contains the actual application (.exe). You can place this folder anywhere you like (e.g., on your desktop). Simply start the tool by double-clicking the .exe.
Step 2: BepInEx Base (Folder 3)
Are you already using the Stadium Mod by BassyBoy?
YES: Perfect, BepInEx is already installed! Skip directly to Step 3.
NO: Copy the contents of Folder 3 directly into the main directory (root folder) of your FM26:
Steam: Program Files (x86)\Steam\SteamApps\common\Football Manager 26
Epic Games: Program Files (x86)\Epic Games\FootballManager26
Xbox Gamepass: Xboxgames\Football Manager 26
Step 3: The Mod File / .dll (Folder 2)
You MUST copy the file FM26CommentarySender.dll into the following path structure: 👉 .../Football Manager 26/BepInEx/Plugins/FM26CommentarySender/FM26CommentarySender.dll
✅ CORRECT:
...\Football Manager 26\BepInEx\Plugins\FM26CommentarySender\FM26CommentarySender.dll❌ WRONG:
...\Football Manager 26\FM26CommentarySender\BepInEx
🧠 Two Operating Modes: How to use the tool
1. Mode: BepInEx API (ONLY for FM26)
This is the most modern method.
Advantage: Auto-setup recognizes teams automatically, no scan errors, full automation.
Setting: Set the switch in the tool to "Mode: BepInEx API".
2. Mode: Tesseract OCR (For FM24 and older)
If you are playing an older FM version:
In-game Setting: You MUST activate the "Black & White Commentary" option in the FM settings under "Match"!
Setup: Select the path to your tesseract.exe within the tool. The BepInEx interface does not work here.
🚀 How does the new "Easy Mode" (BepInEx) work?
Previously, the tool had to scan your screen (OCR / Tesseract) to read the text. That's over now! When you toggle the switch in the tool to "Mode: BepInEx API" and activate "Easy Mode", the mod now communicates directly with the FM26 engine.
Your Advantages:
Auto-Setup: The tool automatically recognizes which teams are playing (Home & Away) and enters the names by itself!
Sit Back: The tool runs fully automatically in the background. You no longer need to enter anything or calibrate. Your only job is to play FM!
(Easy Mode can be enhanced with various features in the tool, e.g., Top Match Mode, Duo Commentators, and much more!)
🎙️ Additional Features for Fans
High-End Voices (ElevenLabs): Use ultra-realistic sound for your commentators.
🤬 Hooligan Mode: Turn off neutrality! Your commentator becomes a fanatical ultra, insults the referee, and passionately celebrates your team.
📻 Live Conference: Hear goals from other users' matches worldwide ("Goal in the conference from User XYZ!").
📖 Career Memory: The AI remembers past duels ("Last time there was a 2:0 victory here...").
🚀 Quick Start Guide
Unpack: Extract the entire download folder.
Choose Mode: FM26 (BepInEx) or FM24 (Tesseract).
Start: Open the FM26_MatchDay_LiveCommentary_Mod.exe.
Action: Click "Load Match" and at kickoff click "Anpfiff" (Kickoff).
Have fun testing the new version! If you find any bugs, feel free to report them in the comments! ⚽🎙️
Discord Server: https://discord.gg/tnf3UFuuYg
preview videos (coming soon)!
Credits
Many thanks to BassyBoy for his help with the BepinEx integration!
- Date Created
- 31 Dec 2025 10:44:13
- Date Updated
- 02 Jun 2026 18:34:35
- Last Comment
- 03 Jun 2026 04:13:36
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Jay Baston
There is no download links……
Doddo04
Hi
great work but is it possible to input orginal voices of reporters?
Joni9
Thanks!
I wish, but no, I don't think it's possible. Maybe someone with more expertise than me will manage it eventually. But unfortunately, no for now!
Even if you were to clone the voice with AI, it would take too long to generate a sentence; the game would be further along by then. With the current system, we have a delay of 0.5 seconds, and then it would be over 3 seconds.
JBxIx
Lets see how this goes
Joni9
Try calibrating the clock and ticker in the settings, as shown in the 2-minute video (at the end). That should do the trick! If not, let me know. Thanks for your feedback!
https://youtu.be/3OKk_Y_LRKQ?si=B2QFLz1PK7oMwVuL
JBxIx
I forgot to change the black and white preferences, lets see if that fixes my problem. Btw do we need to fill in who the home and away team managers are?, the stadium, weather and referee name?.
Joni9
I hope that solves the problem! Otherwise, delete everything and download it again. You should also have a button to start the first half yourself!
No, the team names for home and away are mandatory; everything else is optional and makes it better, but it's not necessary.
JBxIx
Alright. Btw is this correct in the settings? I'm unsure whether the path should be the Engine application or FM exe ?
JBxIx
OK, it works now but it doesn't recognise goals scored at all. It will say something completely random or nothing regarding goals scored
e1twat0
How do you run this and where do you install it?
Stefan Spreitzer
Wo muss ich die Datei Installieren?
Joni9
Yes thanks, I know, I'm already working on improving the situation.
Joni9
Simply pack the zip file into any location and open the application. Don't move anything!
Joni9
einfach zip an beliebigen Ort einpacken und Anwendung öffnen . Nix verschieben!
michael kotwi
i downloaded it ,it worked upto the intro thats it !!! tried everything but dont work good idea tho
Joni9
Thanks for your feedback! Have you calibrated the ticker and clock? There's a button where you can start the game manually if that didn't work. Let me know if it does.
michael kotwi
i deleted everything and started again but when downloaded the file again never give me the folders to move the 4/6 folders to replace them
michael kotwi
the occ is err wont work
michael kotwi
Is there any chance i could get them 4or 6 files i had to move to fm26/common back anyway or anyone help thanks in advance
Joni9
Delete everything & download version 1.20, it's available now.
Hopefully, that will solve your problem, but if not, let me know!
Azrael
Please let's keep comments in English. This is an English forum…
Kevin Ojo
MacOS support?
Joni9
Good question, unfortunately I don't know, I don't have a MacBook or anything like that. Try it out and let me know if it doesn't work, then I'll try to include something in the future! 👍🏻⚽
luc1fer
Can you contact me? I would like to provide support regarding Turkish voice-overs. Twitter @themirkurt
michael kotwi
Cant seem to get it going i get kick off and ball rolling thats it whats up ????????Tried 1.20 just not happening
michael kotwi
michael kotwi
i downloaded 1.20 version doesnt make any difference unless doing it wrong been trying all day,got nowhere xcept balls rolling
Joni9
I'm so sorry you're having so many problems! I hope we can solve this.
Here are a few questions:
Did you unzip the file?
What operating system are you using?
What resolution are you playing FM at? Are you playing in windowed mode or full screen?
Have you properly calibrated the clock and the live ticker? (under Settings)
Are you connected to the internet?
Have you tried pressing the INTRO and START mini-buttons?
Did an antivirus program delete a file without your knowledge?
The program has a section at the bottom where it writes down everything it detects or reports. Send me the text or error report!
michael kotwi
i am running intel core i7-6700 [email protected] GHz,16 g ram, res 1920x 1080,did calibrate properly not sure,connected to internet,will try , i do have a message come up yes thanks for ur help well appreciated m8
edkits
Hello. I'm having trouble getting it to work. Despite following the installation video instructions, I keep getting an "OCR ERROR" error, and the status messages generated by the program indicate that Tesseract is not installed. How can I resolve this? Thanks.