When fans ask “is Saudi Pro League in FM24”, the answer is not a simple yes or no—it’s both. The Saudi Pro League (SPL) does appear in Football Manager 2024, but as of its launch, it is not fully playable in the same way leagues like the Premier League or La Liga are. CanLinkCup will walk you through what that means, why it’s that way, and what you can (and can’t) do in FM24 regarding the Saudi Pro League.
What FM24 includes for the Saudi Pro League
Here are the key facts about the SPL’s representation in Football Manager 2024:
- The league exists in the database. Teams, players, reputations, financial power, match data, transfers—all those are present and updated for Saudi Pro League clubs. You’ll see press activity, transfer bids, media coverage reflecting current players moving to Saudi Arabia.
- The Saudi Pro League is usable for transfer interactions. Even though you can’t (by default) manage a club in the league, SPL teams can buy players, and otherwise feature in the game’s transfer market. That means the league has influence on the world stage in FM24.
What “not fully playable” means
When people say the league isn’t playable, this is what they’re referring to:
- You cannot start a new save as a manager of a Saudi Pro League club using standard game options. The game does not let you choose an SPL club as your managerial team in the initial setup—unless you use mods or community editors.
- Many of its internal mechanics (like league scheduling, promotion/relegation, dynamic match features, full official license status) may be limited compared to other top-tier leagues. There are restrictions on how much control you have inside the league from the get-go.
Why the SPL is not fully playable yet
Understanding why this situation exists helps set expectations:
- Timing of licensing/agreements: The Saudi Pro League’s rise in global profile (big transfers, huge investment) happened quite recently. It appears that the development timeline for FM24 had already been set before full integration could be secured.
- Technical and data hurdles: To fully simulate any league, detailed data and licensing must be locked in. That process takes negotiation, research, licensing deals. Because the SPL grew so fast, some of those details were still being finalized when FM24 was developed.
- Prioritization: FM’s developers have to choose which leagues are fully playable each year. Some lower-profile or newer rising leagues may be included only in database form until enough demand or stability is present. The SPL is trending up, so “maybe for future versions.”
Mods and community solutions
For fans who want to manage an SPL club, there are ways around the default limits:
- Several community-created database mods or editor files unlock the SPL to be playable. These often route through advanced setup or require enabling “playable teams/leagues” in FM’s editor or via third-party tools.
- Be aware, however, using mods means unsanctioned changes, potential bugs, and sometimes incomplete data (stadiums, finances, etc.). But many in the FM community report quite immersive experiences when using these.
Tips if you want to interact with SPL clubs in FM24
Even without full control, there are ways to engage with the SPL in your managerial career:
- Develop talent in Europe or elsewhere, then sell to SPL clubs. Since SPL teams are active in transfer markets, you can build up your reputation.
- Watch out for career modes where you might get a job (via editor or mod) in an SPL club after proving yourself elsewhere.
- Use database updates: FM24 patches/updates sometimes adjust SPL data (transfers, squad lists, player ratings). These keep interactions more realistic.
Current status
To make sure you know where things stand:
- FM24 does not let you manage an SPL team out of the box. For many players, this is the biggest limitation.
- The SPL is fully present in the game’s world: player transfers into/out of SPL, media articles, reputation.
- Community databases/mods exist that unlock more functionality for the league. If you are okay using mods or unofficial content, your experience can approximate what fully playable means.
Conclusion
Is Saudi Pro League in FM24? Yes—but not fully playable in the standard version. It’s in the game, with real players, transfers, reputation—but you can’t pick an SPL club to manage right, I can also share step-by-step guides for installing the best SPL mod for FM24, or tell you whether FM25 has added full SPL playability yet. Which one would you prefer?
