FM26 Stadium Mod – What it Will Include and Expected Release Date

Every so often a Football Manager mod comes along that genuinely lifts the game. This year, that honour is likely going to land squarely on the shoulders of two creators the community already hold in high regard: BassyBoy and xArthurray. Their upcoming FM26 Stadium Pack has become one of the most anticipated visual upgrades of the cycle — and for good reason.

These two have quietly built reputations for producing high-quality graphic work, and the stadium project is shaping up to be their most ambitious effort yet. In the now-widely shared Reddit thread, the pack is directly attributed to “top mod-team BassyBoy & xArthurray,” which is exactly how regulars in the modding scene would describe them. They’re perfectionists, and it shows in every detail that has trickled out so far.

This one looks like an absolute banger, and will no doubt be one to add to the list of FM26’s Best Mods.

This announcement comes just days after dropping the new 3d and 2d pitches mod. Which has further improved the matchday feel and experience.

What the Pack Will Actually Do

 

If you’ve played FM26 for more than fifteen minutes, you’ll know the stadiums are one of the game’s weaker visual elements. A lot of players have complained they all look too similar — generic blocks with almost no recognisable character. What this pack does is tear all of that down and replace it with proper, personality-rich stadium models. Not just recoloured pitches or texture swaps, but full stadium builds, shaped and textured to feel far closer to actual football grounds.

And here’s the headline: they’re inserting the biggest, most iconic stadiums first. Expect the major Premier League and European arenas to be the first batch available, followed by smaller, lower-league grounds as the pack expands. That’s clever — it gives FM26 an instant facelift while the rest of the catalogue is completed.

UPDATE: If you’re interested in which stadiums will be dropping, BassyBoy has been regularly teasing the new stadiums on his feed on X, including Craven Cottage, Old Trafford and more. He has also been adding in home and away fans to the graphics. 

BassyBoy’s Latest Update – 11/12/2025:

Under two weeks until the release of my #FM26 stadium megapack😁

I want to take the time to answer some of the most asked questions below.

When does it come out?
Probably the most asked questions are “will you do x stadium” and “when does it come out” and the release is still the 24th of December🎅
It will also be a free pack on the release! If you see someone charge money for the pack it is not me and I urge you to report them!
I won’t charge money for the pack, but there will be a donation button on the website if you feel like I’ve earnt it and you can and want to do so.

Stadium numbers:
Close to 50 stadiums now and the 180 original goal isn’t achievable, hence it’ll only be top 5 leagues and big stadiums around the world. Naturally the first version isn’t a one and done as it’ll be updated over time!

Performance:
This is something I cannot really clarify now but will be clearer once early beta access rolls out next week for 10€ patrons.
I’ve tested on my own pc, laptop and slightly weaker hardware and it was really good, good and passable respectively. Still, more testing needed.

Compatibility:
As of right now BepInEx is a requirement. Sadly that rules out Apple silicon based devices 😢
Besides that, it’s working on earlier macbooks.
I also do not yet know the status of Steam Deck or other handheld gaming devices, but will test closer to the release.

Is it save game compatible?!
Aye, it is. I’ve tested with saves from FM23, FM24 and now FM26 and it works for all 😀

Bro the crowds look ugly😡
OK. Yeah I’ll admit they’re not all Miss Universe or Ricardo Milos, but it is built from the ground up and will see improvements down the line with updates.

XYZ of the stadium isn’t 2025/26 updated.
Yeah, I am aware. I cannot get every stadium and sponsors or every detail down 100% correctly, and that bothers me too, but on the other hand, time is limited for me too. After release I’ll make a dedicated tutorial for this aspect specifically so you can add and edit it yourself.

Music?
It was planned. But due to Copyright it will be impossible for me to release it with music, but there will be compatibility for it using your own tunes which will also have a tutorial.

Hopefully this answered some of the questions 😀
Thank you all for the support thus far and let’s get it down well

Release Window

There’s no firm date yet. Both creators have been transparent in saying the work is slow and meticulous, and anyone who has seen their previous mods will understand why. Stadiums take time, and they’re not cutting corners. The hope is for an initial drop “soon,” but the community should expect a rolling release rather than a one-off mega pack.

How to Install

While the final instructions will be included with the download, installation will follow the usual FM asset-replacement process:

1. Download the stadium bundle from the creators.

2. Back up your default FM26 stadium files.

3. Drop the new bundle into the correct FM26 directories (almost certainly within StreamingAssets).

4. Restart the game and load a match — your new stadium should appear immediately.

 

Final Thoughts

 

If any two modders were going to pull this off, it’s BassyBoy and xArthurray. Their attention to detail, their consistency, and their feel for what the FM community actually wants make this stadium pack one of the most exciting upgrades in years. Keep an eye on their channels — when this thing drops, FM26 is going to look very different.

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