Play football manager offline, for free

A full football manager with 2026/27 squads that keeps working on the train, the plane and the Underground.

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Short answer

Open Gaffa once while you have signal and it saves itself on your device. After that it keeps working with no signal. Your career saves on your phone or laptop as you play.

How to set it up

  1. Open ballknw.com/gaffa once with a connection and let it load.
  2. On your phone, add it to your home screen (Share → Add to Home Screen on iPhone, or the browser menu → Install on Android).
  3. Open it from the home screen whenever you like, signal or not.

What works offline

Everything in the season: matches, tactics, training, transfers, cups and European football. Your save stays on your device. An optional free account backs it up to the cloud next time you're online.

How it compares

GameOfflinePrice2026/27 squads
GaffaYes, after first loadFreeYes
Football Manager 26Yes (desktop)PaidStarts in 2025/26
FM26 MobileYesSubscription or paidStarts in 2025/26

Common questions

Can I play a football manager game with no internet?

Yes. Gaffa keeps working with no signal after you have opened it once, and saves your career on your device.

Do I need to download anything?

No. It runs in your browser. You can add it to your home screen so it opens like an app.

Play the 2026/27 season free

Gaffa has this season's squads and updated player ratings across 28 leagues. Free, no download, no account, and it keeps working with no signal.

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