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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embe1989
Hi, sorry if this has already been answered but as this impacts game files is it possible to use with network (multiplayer) games?
Amzing work though
xxx Darkside xxx
Never tried tbh, but wouldn't see a reason why it shouldn't work…
knipser666
When I add/change my own images as JPGs in "Messages," they are either not displayed or are distorted... the file size is identical.
What's the reason for this? Even though I followed the instructions exactly.
xxx Darkside xxx
Distorted is usually an indicator for mismatching resolution. Other than that, no idea… check the logs what the warnings are saying…
xxx Darkside xxx
With upcoming Version 3.5, the skin will undergo some bigger changes…
Dark/Blue will stay the major accent of the skin but I added some transparency.
WIth the latest Skinbuilder Beta Version, dynamic tiles become available…
what else?
Up from V3.5 I will no longer maintain red/green theme. I might pick them up at a later time but not for the next couple of releases.
Stay tuned ;-)
hellstorm77
this looks great
hellstorm77
just been having a play around with the preview version. It looks awesome, keep up the good work.
I am looking forward to the finished version
xxx Darkside xxx
It will be some more finetuning and most likely a couple more adjusted or redesigned pages…
Mark C 123
Loving the preview version
parsdaft1982
Hi, I downloaded the 3.5 preview, couple of issues. First of all, the bars had a stong purple or pink with green font at times.
also, in the squad view, cant see the positions picked due to purple/pink overlay that obscures the position.
can provide screenshots if need be, but do very much like it.
xxx Darkside xxx
Bundle or Skinbuilder version?
parsdaft1982
Skinbuilder version
xxx Darkside xxx
Send a screenshot…
Most likely you have a mix of already modded files and the version you applied. In this case, you can
parsdaft1982
parsdaft1982
Just did all these steps, still the same.
xxx Darkside xxx
Surely not my look … So you either changed settings within the skin or you applied it above already patched bundlefiles… See my posting above on how to repair…
parsdaft1982
Followed all instructions to the letter. even re downloaded everything. still the same mate.
xxx Darkside xxx
How does your config.json looks like?
It's impossible you get that green text color from my skin - as I'm not using it … same with this purple stuff, even you're main menu on top is messed up. No way you have applied my skin properly to a clean game installation… ;-)
parsdaft1982
parsdaft1982
Honestly no idea what i am doing wrong. version 3.0 working fine tho.
xxx Darkside xxx
If you start your game now, how does it looks like?
parsdaft1982
ver 3.0:
parsdaft1982
ver 3.5:
xxx Darkside xxx
No idea.
But it's not possible, that this is coming from my skin. Never used green text color and the other weird stuff… So however that his happeing, no further idea.
Try veryfying game installation again and try the bundlefiles…
xxx Darkside xxx
Oh, one last …
Which Version of Skinbuilder are you using?
parsdaft1982
And just like that, all sorted lol. I Thought the skinbuilder was up to date but it wasn't.
Thanks for your patience.
xxx Darkside xxx
Hehe…
Glad it finally worked out ;-)
kfnielsen
@Darkside63
Can we perhaps have a skin just black without the colors?
Arne Lindner
Thank you very much for your efforts! It makes this game much better!
AxDark
2D match widget on the match panel is missing in the skin. Is there any way to bring it back ?