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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Copa City: Matchday Manager
Triple Espresso S.A. · Published by Triple Espresso S.A. · Official site ↗
Mostly Positive — 72% positive (322 reviews) · 29 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Copa City is the first event manager driven by football DNA. Your opponent isn't a team on the pitch. It's the overwhelming logistical and organizational chaos paralyzing a massive city. Take control of the urban space and prepare it for the arrival of football fans from around the world!
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Simulation, Strategy, Sports · 2026 · More £15 - £30 games
Step into the shoes of a matchday manager in Copa City, where your skills must navigate through urban logistical nightmares. In this unique blend of strategy and sports management, you'll prepare the city for global football fans, one chaotic corridor at a time.
About this game
Organizing a football match is about more than just 90 minutes on the pitch. It’s 14 days of pure pressure! A massive logistical machine where hundreds of thousands of emotional fans flood the city streets. In Copa City, we hand you control over preparing the urban space for this challenge. Forget about player transfers! Your task is to tame the fan groups moving through the city, optimize their placement, and reach the highest possible match readiness while turning a financial profit.
Success in the game hinges on numbers, strategy, and flawless optimization. Copa City offers a logistics and economic simulation where you manage the complex machinery of a mass event. Every decision and every module you place directly affects your finances, fan safety, and key success metrics.
The true heart of the gameplay and the measure of your strategic success are Match Readiness (MR) points. The rule is simple yet demanding: infrastructure without fans, or a crowd without proper security, will get you nowhere. Only perfect synergy: having fans in the city and precisely satisfying their needs across districts opens the path to your desired financial results. Keep risk and profit calculations in mind: each type of fan generates a different amount of MR points.
Your gameplay loop begins on the world map. Plan international marketing campaigns to draw thousands of fans to the city. Once they arrive, you must balance their dynamic needs. Remember the golden rule: supply in a given district must always exceed the demand generated by the crowd!
Control every operational parameter of the stadium from pitch condition and preparing player locker rooms to the logistics of VIP sectors. Sell tickets and maximize revenue, assign sectors to the appropriate fan groups, all while keeping the board's strict and non-negotiable requirements in mind. Track key indicators on the tactical map and ensure that average fan satisfaction doesn't drop below a critical level losing control risks the clubs pulling out of the match, resulting in a game over.
Utilize the dedicated District Panel as your command center and source of truth regarding the city's state. Strategically arrange the placement of merchandise stands, restrooms, and massive Fan Zones, optimizing every square meter. You must constantly adapt your strategy random events and fan marches can drastically and without warning skyrocket the crowd's demands in any given zone.
Forget about managing dry Excel spreadsheets. Thanks to an advanced engine and visuals, you can see the results of your decisions (or mistakes) live. Get a bird's-eye view of thousands of unique fans generating massive city traffic, filling up Fan Zones, and heading toward the stadium. Remember: organizing a match is a high-stakes game. A single strategic blunder can ruin the trust of the football clubs and lead to the highly anticipated football celebration not happening at all.
Copa City isn't about fictional matches on nameless pitches. You will feel the weight of responsibility for organizing highest-stakes events first-hand.
Iconic Stadiums and Cities: Take control of realistically recreated districts and legendary arenas (such as the Olympiastadion in Berlin or the Maracanã in Rio). Every city features completely different architecture, unique traffic bottlenecks, and distinct logistical challenges. Get to know the city's topography and its landmarks inside out.
Huge Clubs, Titanic Demands: Manage crowds of fans from top-tier football clubs: Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund, Beşiktaş Istanbul, Flamengo Rio de Janeiro, or Olympique de Marseille. Fans from different corners of the globe have distinct temperaments, expectations, and ways of expressing themselves. What works for a peaceful family festival will fail spectacularly during a high-risk match. The game was developed in close cooperation with these football clubs to ensure every detail is perfect: club jerseys, flags, and chants.
Got feedback or an idea to improve our game? Join our Discord server and stay in touch with us and the entire Copa City community! Also, check out our Wiki, where you'll find plenty of information, explanations, and tips.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i7-8700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT / Intel Arc A770 8 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: i5-12400F / Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon RX 6800 / Intel Arc B580 12 GB
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 15 GB available space
- Sound Card: Yes
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.09: Rio Campaign Balance & QoL Fixes
We're bringing major balance changes to the Rio Campaign!Based on your feedback, we’ve taken a close look at the Rio Campaign - specifically Match 2 in the campaign (Copa Da Festa) - and made significant adjustments to make the main progression smoother while keeping the challenge alive for completionists. We’ve also ironed out some annoying controller and UI bugs.Here is everything coming in Patch 1.0.9:Rio Campaign Balance (Match 2: Copa Da Festa)Rebalanced Objectives: Main quest lines are now smoother and easier to complete, while side quests have been tweaked to offer a stiffer challenge.Resource & Card Tweaks: Adjusted starting resources and rebalanced card effects gained during this scenario to give you a fairer start.New Module - Specialist Training Center: You can now build this module to regain Specialists and keep your operations running!Quest Overhaul: Changed various quest objectives, rewards, and completion conditions across the board.Crowd Flow ImprovementsRio Crowd Routes: We’ve shortened fan marching routes and adjusted crowd barriers. Your fans will now move through the city faster, making crowd flows much easier to track and manage.Bug FixesController Double Input: Fixed an issue where single button presses registered twice, causing menus to skip options or close unintentionally.Stadium Mascot Bug: Fixed a glitch where placing the Team Mascot in certain stand sockets would consume your resources without actually placing the module.Berlin Cable Cars: Fixed pathing and visual issues with the cable cars in Westend.UI Polish: The Berlin city logo on the main menu's stadium select screen now displays in full, glorious quality to match the other cities. A Quick Reminder: Fantasy Premier League! Don't forget! The official Copa City Fantasy Premier League kicks off tomorrow at 19:00 CET. There is still time to draft your squad and join our community league. https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/91cs6eLeague Code: 91cs6e See you in the city,Th...Read full article on Community Announcements (LeagueLeader)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.08 is live!
Patch 1.08 is live!Patch 1.08 is now available to download, bringing a fresh wave of fixes and improvements to the game. This update clears out several frustrating bugs and smooths out the overall gameplay so you can enjoy your time without interruptions. Thanks to everyone who took the time to report issues and help us track down these glitches. You can check out the full list of changes and what’s new in the notes below!PerformanceFPS drops while mouse polling rate is set to 1000Hz and more: Temporary fix we found for that issue is to lower mouse polling rate on your machine (500Hz f.e), but we are actively trying to resolve the source of this issue.CampaignRio: Fixed the "Ultras at the Window" quest (Option B) showing a negative objective counter when modules were placed before obtaining the quest - pre-placed modules no longer count against your objectives.Rio: Fixed only one assembly point being available in the Rio Campaign.Berlin: Cleaned up voice-over lines across the Berlin Campaign that accidentally included duplicate actor takes.District TakeoverFixed corrupted Arsenal banners appearing after a district turned neutral - neutral districts now correctly display no banners.Fixed the Olympique de Marseille tier 4 bonus not working - modules in OM-controlled districts now correctly provide 50% more fun.CitiesRio: Fixed buses appearing in random places and getting stuck — buses now spawn at their designated spots and keep moving.Berlin: Removed unnecessary red (blocked) tiles from grids across the city, freeing up more space for module placement.StadiumFixed a selected module's placement ghost remaining visible after entering a different stand.GameplayFixed the number of fans in the crowd dropping below zero after failing enough side quests.AudioFixed voice-overs being muted instead of paused when opening the Active Cards tab, which caused lines to resume without subtitles.Read full article on Community Announcements (LeagueLeader)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.07: Balance Changes in the First Campaign Scenario + General Fix
Quest & Progression OverhaulCity Captains,We’ve completely reworked how Quests, Cards, and Economy interact in Campaign to make gameplay smoother, fairer, and more rewarding. The following changes apply to the first Campaign scenario (PGE Narodowy - Warsaw) - work on balancing the remaining parts of the campaign is still ongoing, and we will keep you informed as soon as they are available. Core Rebalancing Philosophy:Main quests are now tuned to be gentler. Simply completing the main questline will comfortably secure a Tier 1 scenario completion.Side quests now offer steeper challenges for players aiming to hit higher Tiers, packed with significantly boosted rewards.Reward cards earned from completing quests are now punchier and noticeably stronger than standard cards received from reaching new MR Tiers.Active, temporary time-based buffs (~24-hour duration) now carry stronger effects than passive cards, rewarding active tactical play.Groundwork has been laid to bring Club Traits directly into campaign gameplay, helping teach unique club identities and creating a more cohesive management experience across all modes.Economy & Module RebalancingWorld Map Marketing: Reduced monetary costs of marketing campaigns across the world map by 25%.MR1 Modules: Building costs reduced by 20%.MR2 Modules: Building costs reduced by 20% | Base Revenue increased by 20%.MR3 Modules: Building costs reduced by 10% | Base Revenue increased by 10%.MR4 Modules: Base Revenue adjusted down by 20% to curb extreme late-game economy inflation.Ultrabite Snack Stand: Received an additional dedicated revenue boost!Pacing & Matchday Readiness (MR)MR4 Acceleration: Increased MR point generation speed at Tier MR4 by ~40% (lowered threshold from 500 fan-needs to 300 fan-needs).Match Inspection Quest: Doubled the MR points awarded upon completion.Quest Adjustments & FixesFixed an issue preventing Play With Purpose 2, 3, and 4 (Ultrabite / Froozle questlines) from triggering properly.Ultrabite (Play With...Read full article on Community Announcements (LeagueLeader)AnnouncementsOfficial
Chairman Pass (New Free Mode) Out Now!
Welcome to the Chairman Pass: Your Personal PlaygroundThe Chairman Pass turns Copa City from a strict management challenge into your personal tactical playground. We are stripping away budget limits and management constraints so you can play with the city's systems completely on your own terms. Setup fanzones, learn the game and have fun - without any challenges and pressure coming from the quests!Choose any city: Rio, Berlin, Warsaw, and any club. Write your own rules, test scenarios and enjoy the Chairman pass tools Key Features:Instant Crowds: Skip the marketing campaigns! Spawn thousands of fans on your streets with a single click.Total Map Control: Unlock every single Fanzone in the city immediately to design your ultimate matchday layout without restrictions.Pure Freedom: Experiment with logistics, stress test layouts, and push crowd mechanics to their limits without ever worrying about the board objectives.Create a fanzone with the best modules right away! Unlock access to all of them with a single click and let your imagination run wildFeel free to check the video with one of our Devs explaining the Chairman pass:List of fixes coming also with this patch:ClubsThe Olympique de Marseille team has its current club branding (all in-game elements)StadiumFixed an issue where stadium needs would not change color when becoming satisfied or unsatisfied.Fixed recruitment of stewards Fixed the in-game time incorrectly appearing as "Paused" in the top HUD after leaving the stadium.Cities & MapsRio: Fixed the camera pointing at the stadium instead of the destination when travelling to Tijuca via the Tactical Map.Rio: Fixed an issue where only two districts could be selected on the Tactical Map.Rio & Berlin: Fixed grid layouts where world objects were placed without proper tile markings underneath.Berlin: Fixed minimap navigation not matching the 3D map.Berlin: Fixed crowd icons on the minimap not following the actual crowd location.Fixed crowd icons on the minimap displa...Read full article on Community Announcements (LeagueLeader)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.06 + Invitation to the new mode playtest
City Captains, A new update is live today! While we prepare major new additions, we are polishing the game day by day to ensure your matchday management is as smooth as possible. One of the most often requested change goes live today: The tutorial is now separated from the campaign! The full list of changes is at the end but, lets talk about two things first: 1. Help Us Playtest the "Chairman Pass"!Want to shape the new game mode in Copa City? We are officially testing our upcoming "cheat mode" - the Chairman Pass. If you want to build without limits, bend the rules, and help us shape this mode, join our 7-day playtest on Discord: Head over to our discord: Click here to join! Go to the #chairman-pass-info channel. React to the sign-up post to claim your playtester role and await instructions.2. Watch the Gameplay Walkthrough Don't forget to check out our recent gameplay walkthrough video with the developers insight on the mechanics and first stage of the Single Match campaign:3. Today's Patch Notes We are constantly reading your feedback and resolving technical issues to improve the game. Below is the list of fixes and improvements included in today's update:Patch 1.06:New Features & ImprovementsAdded a new animation for Decision Event popups.Added a Wiki link to the Main Menu.Split Campaign and Tutorial into separate menu screens.Cloud Save System and Gaming now availableStability & PerformanceFixed a crash that could occur when crowds were moving across the city.Fixed an issue where multiple left-click inputs during the loading screen could cause the game to become unresponsive.WarsawFixed ambient music incorrectly playing during the concert cutscene.Fixed an issue where the Froozle Fever quest could trigger even after choosing a different sponsorship.Rio de JaneiroFixed the district name incorrectly changing to Warsaw's after starting District Recovery on the Tactical Map.Fixed the Warsaw Stadium widget incorrectly appearing in Rio after loading a game from the m...Read full article on Community Announcements (LeagueLeader)
