EFL Renew Football Manager Licensing Deal
- The English Football League (EFL) has renewed its licensing agreement with the popular Football Manager computer game, developed by Sports Interactive (owned by SEGA).
- * Full Licensing: All 72 EFL teams and five competitions will be fully licensed in the 2026 edition of Football Manager, set to release in November.
- [Image of Football Manager logo with EFL branding - sourced from the article] (Credit: Football Manager)
EFL Extends Licensing Deal with Football Manager
The English Football League (EFL) has renewed its licensing agreement with the popular Football Manager computer game, developed by Sports Interactive (owned by SEGA).
key details of the extension:
* Full Licensing: All 72 EFL teams and five competitions will be fully licensed in the 2026 edition of Football Manager, set to release in November.
* Long-Standing Partnership: The partnership dates back to 2004, with Football Manager being an official EFL licensee as 2014.
* Recent Renewal: The previous renewal was signed in 2023.
* Collaborative Efforts: The extension includes plans for joint content initiatives and fan engagement activities.
* expanding Scope: This comes after Football Manager recently announced the inclusion of multiple women’s competitions in the game.
[Image of Football Manager logo with EFL branding – sourced from the article] (Credit: Football Manager)
This continued partnership highlights the growing synergy between the world of sports gaming and professional sports leagues, offering fans an immersive and realistic experience.