Frequently asked questions
Questions & answers
Everything important about the football management game The Touchline at a glance: release, platform, game world and testing.
General
What is The Touchline?
The Touchline is a football management game for PC. You run a club — line-up, tactics, training, transfers, finances and stadium — in a world of 53 associations and around 12,900 players that keeps living every week.
When is The Touchline coming out?
Release is planned for 2027. We'll announce an exact date as soon as it is set.
Which platforms is the game coming to?
The Touchline is coming to PC, on Steam and as a download.
How much will The Touchline cost?
The price has not been decided yet. We'll announce it once it is.
Which languages is the game available in?
English and German. You can choose the language in the game.
Are there real clubs, leagues and players?
No. The Touchline is an independent take on the genre without club, league or player licences. All names and crests are invented.
The game
Can I found my own club?
Yes. You choose the name, short name, colours, crest, country and city. The club starts in the lowest league and can climb through every division to the very top.
How does the manager career work?
At the start you receive offers from three clubs, usually from the third tier. Success builds your reputation, and bigger clubs — later from abroad as well — come calling. Moves happen at the end of the season.
Can I get sacked?
Yes. The board judges you at four points during the season. Miss twice and you are warned; miss three times and you are sacked and wait for new offers without a club.
Do I have to watch every match live?
No. Every match can be followed live or simulated. Both use the same engine, so simulating is only faster, not better or worse.
How big is the game world?
53 associations with their leagues and around 12,900 players, promotion and relegation across every league, domestic cups and a European competition with a league phase and knockout rounds.
Do the other clubs make their own transfers?
Yes. The other clubs buy and sell in every transfer window based on need, budget and ambition. On Deadline Day, deals are done until the final minute.
How realistic is the simulation?
The engine is deterministic: the same starting state gives the same result. Development, market values and transfer fees are measured and tuned over many seasons so the world stays in balance.
Testing
How can I test The Touchline?
Sign up on the home page. We'll email you as soon as the next test round starts.
What's the difference between alpha and beta?
The alpha is early and still rough around the edges; the beta is nearly finished and about polish. When you sign up you can choose which you'd like to join.
What happens to my data when I sign up?
Your details are only stored to contact you about testing and can be deleted at any time. Everything else is in the privacy policy.
Still have a question?
Write to us at info@thetouchlinegame.com — or sign up as a tester right away.