# Custom start date files > Documentation release: **FMRTE 26** (published release). Start a **new save** after the usual setup dates, including midway through a season. ## Before you install it - An FMRTE license is required to download the file. - The file uses **Marituas**. You cannot use it if you intend to make that country playable. - It is incompatible with any other Custom Start Date file. - A game bug means transfer budgets do not increase in the first transfer window when using custom start dates, as noted on the [FM26 download page](https://www.fmrte.com/files/file/177-fm26-custom-start-date/). ## Install and select the date 1. Open the [FM26 Custom Start Date download](https://www.fmrte.com/files/file/177-fm26-custom-start-date/), press **Download**, and choose the file for your desired start date. 2. Follow [Installing FMF files](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/graphics-and-files/editor-data.md) and make sure the Custom Start Date editor file is enabled for your new career. 3. Press **Add/Remove Leagues**. 4. Select the **FMRTE Custom Start Date** fake nation. 5. Open the **Game Start Date** dropdown and select a date listed under **FMRTE Custom Start Date**. We recommend setting the custom start date league to **View-Only** and using **Original** game mode. Only **Mondays** can be used because of a game bug. Your save begins at **9am** on the selected date. We update the files weekly to provide new start dates. ## Combine it with real results Install [Real Fixtures and Results](https://docs.fmrte.com/26/graphics-and-files/real-fixtures.md) alongside the start date file. Results apply up to the **9am start time**; check each results file's update date and latest included results. The downloaded files are for personal use. Do not redistribute them without permission.