FM21 is often included in services like Xbox Game Pass (PC version). While not technically "free," it’s the safest way to play without a dedicated purchase.

However, be wary of "free" links from unverified sources—it’s better to wait for a sale on a newer version than to risk your PC's health on a shady download.

FM21 was famously given away for free on the Epic Games Store shortly after its peak. If you claimed it then, it’s still in your library. If not, that official "free" window has closed.