Is this the pack that updates the skyboxes? or is there a 2.4 version that does that? I read something on X, but I cannot find that post anymore. Surfing around it appears that the skybox fixes are in the 2.3 update. Thank you!

I just downloaded the KitConverter3DCrowds app and files. What does that do? Are there instructions for that somewhere? I can't find them.

#870680 Darkside Base Skin V 5.5 - * Update 31.05.2026 * - * Win & MacOS bundles *

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By Darkside63 19 February 2026 - 15:37 PM UTC

Version 4.0
(ready for SI Hotfix as of 19.02.2026)

2D back in Match in between highlihts (just switch live table view)
Keystats and Morestats fixed in 3D Game
redone Clubsite for unmanaged Clubs
completely redid the buttons on tactics page
added new Portal overview for low-res
added a new match in between Highlights screen for low-res
Extended Squadoverview adding additional elements, added low-res Version for it as well
some more Color finetunings
added pro/cons to PlayerProfile - just switch the tab in Attributes panel…

As usual, enjoy…

I assume it needs to be a clean install again? (Just in time for the new SI hot fix.)

#870169 3D Matchballs Megapack - VERSION 26.2 (Fully compatible with FM24 and FM26)

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Any chance of adding a Serbian league ball?

#869656 Darkside Base Skin V 5.5 - * Update 31.05.2026 * - * Win & MacOS bundles *

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I installed the 3.6 Windows bundle version of the skin last time. I'm ready to install the Windows bundle version of 3.8. I used Steam to restore all of my files. Are there any files I need to manually delete before installing 3.8? For the life of me, I cannot find installation directions for the Windows bundle anywhere.

#865745 [FM26] AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.9 - Windows and MacOS Versions - NO LONGER SUPPORTED

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Woohoo! Thank you for the update!

#865162 Darkside Base Skin V 5.5 - * Update 31.05.2026 * - * Win & MacOS bundles *

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This looks really cool. I've just purchased FM26 after a long hiatus from the game. Using "skins" seems a lot more complicated now. I like the coloring of the Alex Morat skin yesterday, but the latest update killed that. It doesn't appear that skin will continue so I need to move on. This one looks great and it appears that I can mimic his color pattern and get some other enhancements too. Is that possible? I'll need to review the instructions and make sure I get this right. It seems a bit complicated for me. Any tips for anyone new-ish?

#865122 [FM26] AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.9 - Windows and MacOS Versions - NO LONGER SUPPORTED

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Hi @alexmorakgaming . One more question. I failed to restore the original FM files before the patch came out today (I didn't realize it was coming). Do you think I will need to re-install FM26 since there may be incompatible files from your awesome skin that remain? I suppose I could do a “verify/repair” within Steam as well. I've been playing FM for a long time, but this new skinning process has thrown me for a loop.

#865087 [FM26] AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.9 - Windows and MacOS Versions - NO LONGER SUPPORTED

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By alexmorakgaming 19 January 2026 - 16:47 PM UTC

With every patch you have to wait for an update from the maker of every theme you use. I don't know if I will continue supporting the theme.

Oh, no! I really like your skin. Please count this as one vote for an updated version. I just bought the game yesterday and really liked your skin. Was waiting to move from FM24 until things settled down a bit.

#865082 FM26 Real Name Fix v5.0 - for FM26.3.1 [26/05/2026] - USE THE WORKAROUND IN THE FIRST POST IF SOME CLUB NAME CHANGES AREN'T WORKING

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I guess this patch will need an update with the new release? It stopped working for me after I installed the updates via Steam.

#865080 [FM26] AlexMorak FM26 Theme/Skin v0.9 - Windows and MacOS Versions - NO LONGER SUPPORTED

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The update today killed the skin. Should I just reinstall over the top? or will there be some updates to the files?

#771898 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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By Vicious One 25 January 2024 - 17:03 PM UTC

I also replied to your personal message.

Here's the location for the bidstack_enabled.xml file:

C:\Users\[YOUR NAME]\AppData\Local\Sports Interactive\Football Manager 2024\Preferences\version 1

Thanks! Do I need to stack all of the bidstack_enabled.xml files or can I just use the last one?

#771865 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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By Bielsa is a Legend 25 January 2024 - 07:52 AM UTC

What issue you having, it works fine in 24, albeit with some older ads

I have installed the patch and the ads come up every once in a while. I still see the in game ads. I know it's because I haven't installed the bidstack file. I cannot find the original file that I need to replace in the game. The destinations suggested in the origiinal ReadMe file don't have it. I have ticked the box to show hidden files and I just cannot find it.

#771847 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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I kinda have this thing working now, but cannot get rid of the bidstack ads. The old instructions don't have the right file destinations and I cannot find them. Anyone have ideas? I'm so close.

#769576 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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By Vicious One 28 December 2023 - 15:42 PM UTC

I got it to work again. I made a stupid mistake by just downloading v1.4 only (I looked at the size and thought it would contain the complete pack) I now downloaded all the packs and installed them according the instructions on the first page 1 by 1. Cleared the cache en reloaded the skin, worked.

Thank you! I'm sure that's what happened to me too. I'll try it out.

#768450 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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I see. I must have installed incorrectly. I could not find the initial file locations to install the bidstack removal piece though. That file directory definitely is not in my game.

#768428 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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By Vicious One 12 December 2023 - 19:06 PM UTC

The simatchviewer_uncompressed folder goes into C:/program files(x86)/Steam/steamapps/common/FM24/data folder, but what about the existing .fmf files in this 'data' folder which are already there. Can they cause a conflict/overrule with the placed new folder from the pack? Should some of these existing .fmf files be deleted/archived somewhere?

Examples are:
simatchviewer.fmf
simatchviewer_uncompressed.fmf
simatchviewer-pc.fmf

I can't get the patch to work on FM24. I haven't played FM since ‘20 and the file destinations are clearly a bit different. I’m not familiar enough with the game to follow the posts above. Can anyone spell it out for me like the in initial instructions?

@Vicious One has really great instructions below, but they are incomplete. Sorry I don't know these things myself.

#760208 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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This is my first purchase of FM in a while. Do the adboards install the same way on FM24 as in the past? I last used FM20.

#545292 3D kits FM05-24 Technical Help Thread

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By bolid74 | On 26 June 2020 - 08:48 AM UTC

Kit colors and number colors can only be edited with in-game editor in careers in progress, like shown in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udf_WL7eMyw

Kit colors changes are hidden beneath custom kits but the match engine is using them check for color clash so it would be good idea to match them with custom made kits

Thanks Bolid. I tried to follow the instructions on the video and it had some impact. The kits on the pre-match formations worked, but the 3d engine still has the old number colors, etc. I tried to follow the directions perfectly, but I must be missing something.

#544952 3D kits FM05-24 Technical Help Thread

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Hi all. Rookie Kit maker. I made some 2d and 3D kits for Leeds and I cannot figure out how to change the color of the jersey number and name from the original. It only seems to be editable 'pre-save.' Does anyone know how to change these to work with an existing save?

Hopefully the 2D versions show up below. I'd like to use #4 as my #2, but the numbers don't show up properly. If you look at the 3D kit you can see that the name and number are still gray from the original kit.

https://i.ibb.co/HG71Hdh/Screenshot-25.png

#534156 OPZ Elite 2020 v.20.3.2

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How did I only just discover this skin? Fabulous work! Thanks!

#512208 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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@rabcp What a simple fix. I installed the simatchviewer files on the FM19 version of my game and not FM20. I must not have paid enough attention and I should just remove FM19 now that I'm not playing anymore. It allowed me to relieve my glorious FM Trophy victory anyway so all is well. Thanks!!!

#512092 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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By rabcp | On 10 January 2020 - 00:15 AM UTC

Open the videos folder from the above location, there will be a folder called 'HD', rename it 'SD'

Hmmmm. I literally don't have that folder. The link is what I see... I could not get imgBB to post on here.

#512081 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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@rabcap Maybe I installed the patch wrong? I've found a fmf file called simatchviewer_uncompressed but I don't see videos in there. Do I need to use a specific application to open that file to find the video extension that requires remaining?

#512056 FM20 Adboard Patch - V1.4 Out Now!!!

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I'm playing LLM so haven't seen many video ads yet since the stadiums don't have it. I played one match at Wembley for the FA Trophy and it only used the built in game ads from SI. I assume that was normal since there probably weren't any FA Trophy specific ads in the patch. I recently played a friendly against Coventry and their video ads were blacked out. Do I have a problem? or is it just a function of the patch not working well with away friendlies? I'm in League 1 now and hope to enjoy this great patch.

By the way, these updates look great. This is the first time I've used the patch and I really enjoy it in my LLM save. When my team gets promoted I hope to enjoy these video ads too.

#508074 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!

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By rabcp | On 15 December 2019 - 18:31 PM UTC

Using Man Utd as an example
If you use the xml file from the ‘clubs ads’ folder the for every home you would get adboards specify to Man Utd.
However, If you use the xml file from the ‘no club ads’ folder then in home league games generic EPL ads would be displayed and in cup games Europa League, FA Cup and Carbao Cup ads would be displayed.

Not sure if that answers your question

It does answer my question.

Now, I've actually installed both and it appears to be defaulting to 'no club' each time. Can I got back and reinstall the club XML in the same sequence and get only club ads when they exist?

Example:
Step 1: install club xml ver 1.0
Step 2: install club xml ver 1.1
Step 3: install club xml ver 1.2
Step 4: install club xml Premier part 1
Step 5: install club xml Premier part 2

#508001 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!

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Thanks @rabcp for the help and the patch. It's super cool. After re-reading and then viewing your instructions I may have misunderstood one thing -- even though the patch seems to be working fine for me. At the moment all stadiums in my LLM save have the same ads.

In the instructions you suggest choosing an XML file of your choosing. Either 'club' or 'no club.' I just installed everything in the XML folder. Could I make a tweak that could make each stadium unique in their ads? If so, is there a way for me to go back and correct? I suppose I could sequentially add the XML patches according to preference, but I don't understand what makes each XML patch unique. Should I only install the 'club' XMLs and not the 'no club?'

#507821 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!

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By Tommy Hughes | On 14 December 2019 - 21:34 PM UTC

I'm not sure whether it's required, but I have done it just in case and have not had any Bidstock issues yet.

Thanks for your help! One more dumb question. I've installed version 1-1.2 and everything seems to work fine. When I go to install the Premier League updates there does not appear to be a graphics folder in the download. Is that normal?

#507786 FM19 Adboard Patch - EPL Update Part 2 Out Now!

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By Tommy Hughes | On 14 December 2019 - 15:02 PM UTC

These adboards work both for FM 19 and FM 2020.

Most of the adboards are from last season (18-19) but the English Premier League ones are 19-20.
You need to install all the packs listed in the same order they were made available, i.e. from top to bottom:
V1.0 - Download
V1.1 - Download
V1.2 - Download
EPL Part 1 - Download
EPL Part 2 - Download

(It's important to install each pack on top of the previous ones to ensure that the adboard graphics, videos and config files work as intended when some older files are overwritten with newer versions.)

Thanks for the instructions. Do you have to make the code changes to stop bidstack ads per the instructions on page 1 of the thread in FM20?