Roshn Saudi League makes debut in FM27

The RSL has for some time been Asia's No.1-ranked domestic league, according to the Asian Football Confederation, and its growing global profile in recent years has made it a much-requested addition to FM. 

The league is home to some of world football's most prominent names, including Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Joao Felix, Ruben Neves, Yassine Bono and Ivan Toney, alongside high-profile recent arrivals Ollie Watkins, Gabriel Martinelli, Crysencio Summerville and Tijjani Reijnders. 

There's no shortage of managerial talent, either, with the likes of Simone Inzaghi, Brendan Rodgers and Ange Postecoglou among the coaches competing in the 2026-27 season. 

The RSL also boasts an impressive continental pedigree, with its clubs having won four of the past seven AFC Champions League titles, underlining the competition's standing within the region. 

Business Development Director, Richard Trafford said: “We're very pleased to welcome the Roshn Saudi League as the latest addition to our roster of licensed leagues for Football Manager 27. 

“The league has been a long-requested addition to our games, and the team have been fantastic to work with in making this a reality. We look forward to seeing fans learn more about the league and its clubs in the game, and to exploring what we can achieve beyond it as we continue to grow FM's reach in the Middle East.” 

Rami Turki, General Manager - Commercial Partnerships at the Saudi Pro League, said: “Bringing the Roshn Saudi League to Football Manager gives fans around the world a new way to connect with our clubs and players. 

“Football Manager has a passionate global following, and we're excited that its players will now be able to take charge of RSL clubs, build their own squads and experience the challenges of competing in our league. 

“This partnership reflects our ambition to reach new audiences and strengthen the RSL's presence across digital platforms, making Saudi football more accessible to fans wherever they are.” 

Foundations evolve to deliver greater control in FM27, which is free to play on PC platforms from 29 October, ahead of its worldwide launch across platforms on 10 November. 

For a deeper dive into this year's new additions, head to our features page.