Pro Basketball Manager 2026

Pro Basketball Manager 2026 was developed and published by Umix Studios, and it launched on 17 November 2025. Umix Studios, which has worked on previous entries in the Pro Basketball Manager series, continues to build its management simulation niche with this edition.

The game is available for PC, supporting both Windows and macOS as platforms. There is no indication of console or mobile versions as of its launch — the focus remains on delivering a deep desktop management experience.

In Pro Basketball Manager 2026, players take on the dual role of coach and general manager, overseeing all aspects of a basketball club. You manage tactics, finances, recruitment, training, and facilities. The game supports more than 2,000 professional teams across 90 domestic leagues, including 17 women’s leagues. One of the biggest additions is the fully licensed Basketball Champions League, with 53 teams, allowing you to compete for continental glory. The simulation also offers deep scouting, youth development, and national team management.

From a visual and technical side, the game has been rebuilt in 3D, giving each player more character with unique looks, hairstyles, beards, accessories, and updated animations. The UI has also been redesigned to be faster and more responsive, and match‑day AI has been improved with multiple difficulties. There are richer mechanics for team chemistry and morale, with leadership, shared history, and negotiation over contracts and dismissals playing a larger role. The game includes a Data Editor and full Steam Workshop support, so the community can create and share leagues, rosters, and faces.

Promotion for the game leaned on the licensed competitions and the series’ long-running management pedigree. Umix reached out to the basketball simulation community through platforms like Reddit, Discord, and social media, emphasizing their indie roots and the major new features like the Basketball Champions League. At launch, the game received broadly positive feedback: early user reviews praised its depth, the expanded license, and the improvements in presentation. Some players noted areas for refinement — such as negotiation systems or UI polish — but many expressed optimism that regular updates and community input would continue to improve the game.