FM26 - Custom Start Date

This Custom Start File enables you to commence the game after the standard default setup dates, making it perfect for users who wish to start midway through a season.

You need to be an FMRTE license holder in order to download this file.

 

Note that Marituas is used as the country for this setup, so if you intend to make that country playable, this file cannot be used.

 

Please note that this file is incompatible with any other Custom Start file and should not be shared on other platforms/websites.

 

Click Download, then choose the file corresponding to the day you want to begin your game.

 

There is a bug in the game that when using custom start dates transfer budgets do not get increased in the first transfer window read from this post here for details.

 

Install Instructions

  

Kindly note that all downloaded files are intended for personal use only and should not be redistributed or shared without explicit permission.

File Information

Submitter BraCa

Submitted 12/30/25

Category Custom Start Date

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it says the files arent verified and i cant use them

2 hours ago, Zac Shulman said:

it says the files arent verified and i cant use them

I assume they haven't been updated for the new 26.2 update

@BraCa

you can verify the file in the editor yourself selecting the new DB update or wait for an update here

cheers

Which country is the start date on on fm26? I can't find it please help

On 3/23/2026 at 8:13 AM, sdke said:

I assume they haven't been updated for the new 26.2 update

@BraCa

you can verify the file in the editor yourself selecting the new DB update or wait for an update here

cheers

How do you do it yourself?

I have converted the file start date 25/5/26

NB the only options I have in pre game editor DB is default and FM26.2 [It should be 26.3 now surely?}

here is the file note as above it is for FM 26.2 DB

if the file doesnt work with the FM 26.3.1 game update then there has to be an update to the pre game editor by SI

any further DB updates to the game/editor users need to wait for Dev to update the files or do so themselves read the FAQ

CustomStartDate-2026_05_25.fmf

@smurfy read the FAQ

Hi, is it possible to get any other start dates for the game in 2026?

Like July or August?