Apple Arcade is getting a major football management addition just in time for the holiday season. Football Manager 27 Touch is now available on Apple Arcade, bringing a refreshed soccer management experience to iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, depending on device compatibility.

Developed by Sports Interactive, Football Manager 27 Touch puts players in charge of building and managing their own football clubs. The latest edition introduces an upgraded Match Engine, improved recruitment tools, and new Match Preparation features designed to give managers more control over what happens both on and off the pitch.

One of the most noticeable changes is its redesigned iPhone interface, which makes navigating the management experience more convenient on smaller screens. The updated interface keeps important controls within easier reach, making it simpler to manage a team while playing on the go.

The improved Match Engine also gives players more ways to influence how their teams perform during matches. Meanwhile, the new Recruitment tools are designed to make scouting and identifying potential signings easier, while Match Preparation offers additional ways to develop game plans ahead of upcoming fixtures.

For Football Manager fans who prefer a more streamlined experience than the full desktop management simulation, the Touch edition offers a mobile-friendly way to get involved in the familiar club management formula.

Apple Arcade’s holiday lineup brings back familiar franchises

Football Manager 27 Touch is not the only notable addition to Apple’s gaming subscription. Apple has also announced four new games arriving on December 3, expanding its holiday lineup with established franchises, an action-adventure title, and a family-friendly experience.

The upcoming releases include:

• Plants vs. Zombies: Replanted: PopCap Studios brings back the familiar tower-defense experience with new levels, additional game modes, local co-op, and player-versus-player options on the same device. The Apple Arcade edition also includes an exclusive Party mode.
• solitaire(ish): Published by Playstack, the company behind Balatro, this game puts a roguelike spin on traditional solitaire. Players build card stacks, pursue increasingly challenging score targets, and collect perks using a selection of more than 150 special cards.
• Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown+: Ubisoft’s acclaimed action-adventure game arrives with all downloadable content included, including the Mask of Darkness story expansion. Players explore Mount Qaf using time-based abilities, acrobatic movement, and precision combat.
• LEGO DUPLO Playtime: Designed with younger players in mind, this creative experience lets children build characters and playful environments using familiar LEGO DUPLO elements.

The December additions give Apple Arcade subscribers a mixture of strategy, adventure, puzzle-solving, and creative play rather than focusing on a single gaming category.

Apple Arcade continues to expand its sports gaming catalog

Football Manager 27 Touch also strengthens Apple’s growing collection of sports games. The service already includes several notable franchises, including NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition, Madden NFL 27 Arcade Edition, NFL Retro Bowl ’27, PGA TOUR Pro Golf, and Retro Bowl College+.

Adding another Football Manager title gives subscribers a different kind of sports experience. Instead of controlling individual athletes during matches, players take responsibility for the broader decisions involved in running a football club, from recruitment and preparation to tactical management.

That distinction makes the game a particularly interesting addition for fans who enjoy the strategic side of football as much as watching the action unfold.

Apple Arcade pricing and availability

Football Manager 27 Touch is available now through Apple Arcade. The service costs $6.99 per month in the US and includes a one-month free trial for eligible new subscribers.

Apple Arcade also comes with Apple One, which bundles several Apple services into a single subscription. US pricing for Apple One starts at $21.95 per month for Individual, $27.95 for Family, and $39.95 for Premier.

A single Apple Arcade subscription provides access to the entire game catalog for up to six family members through Family Sharing. Apple also emphasizes that its Arcade games are free of advertisements and in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy the games without additional purchases or interruptions.

Arcade Originals are available across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Vision Pro, although individual game availability depends on hardware and software compatibility. Some titles may also have regional availability restrictions.

With Football Manager 27 Touch already available and four more games scheduled for December 3, Apple is giving Arcade subscribers plenty of new options heading into the holiday season.