EA FC 26 Release Date Revealed
Are you eager to mark the release date of EA Sports FC 26 in your calendar? The next instalment of EA's football simulation franchise is expected to be released in September 2025.
If you're planning to secure your copy early, pre-orders are expected to begin in mid-July 2025.
However, there's much more to the story, so read on to find out everything there is to know about the release of EA FC 26.
EA CONFIRMS FC 26 RELEASE DATE FOR SEPTEMBER 2025
Electronic Arts has officially confirmed the release date for EA FC 26. This was announced alongside EA's recently published financial results.
When is EA FC 26 being released?
According to the latest news and statements the release schedule is as the following:
- The Standard Edition of EA Sports FC 26 will launch on 26 September 2025
- The Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 26 will launch on 19 September 2025 (providing a full week of gameplay prior to the Standard Edition release)
Meanwhile, an EA Play subscription will give you early access, allowing you to play several hours before the official launch.
Such timing is not surprising, given that EA has consistently launched its football games in the last week of September or the first week of October since FIFA 05.
EA FC 26 PRE-ORDERS IN A NUTSHELL
Pre-ordering EA FC 26 gives you the chance to secure your copy of the game ahead of its release in September.
What pre-orders include and when do they come out?
Pre-ordering EA FC 26 comes with significant perks & bonuses depending on which edition you choose:
- The Ultimate Edition includes seven days of early access beginning on 19 September 2025, a decent amount of FC Points for use in Ultimate Team, exclusive Ultimate Team content (e.g. special player cards), and various in-game bonuses for modes other than Ultimate Team.
- The Standard Edition pre-order package features fewer bonuses yet still provides exclusive in-game content for early purchasers. While EA Play members receive 10% off their digital pre-order and a limited early access trial.
On that note, pre-orders for EA Sports FC 26 are expected to open on 16 July 2025. This aligns with EA's established pattern of opening pre-orders around two months before the official release date.
EA SPORTS FC 26 TO LAUNCH ACROSS ALL MAJOR PLATFORMS
EA Sports FC 26 is set to launch simultaneously on multiple gaming platforms in September 2025.
Which platforms will FC 26 support?
EA FC 26 will support both old and new generations of consoles, including the PlayStation 4 and 5 and the Xbox One and Series S and X.
In addition, the game will be available on PC and Nintendo Switch 1 and 2. FC 26 on Switch 2 will aim to deliver a similar experience to that of the new generation of consoles, such as the PS5 and Xbox Series S/X.
Importantly, EA will continue to offer its Dual Entitlement programme for FC 26, letting you upgrade from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5, or from Xbox One to Xbox Series X/S at no extra cost.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS FOR FC 26 EXPLAINED
If you own a PC and intend to play EA FC 26 on your computer, it would be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the system requirements.
When will official PC specs be announced?
The official EA FC 26 system requirements are expected to be announced in July 2025, when the game will also be made available for pre-order. This information usually appears on the official EA website, the EA App/Steam (and alike) store page approximately two months before launch.
Note that meeting the minimum requirements will let you for basic gameplay but may result in reduced performance or graphical quality. Conversely, matching or exceeding the recommended specifications will ensure smoother gameplay, which is particularly important for multiplayer modes such as Ultimate Team.
CONCLUSION
September 2025 is your chance to experience the latest instalment of EA's football simulation game.
The Standard Edition is set to launch on 26 September, while Ultimate Edition owners will gain access on 19 September. Pre-orders are expected to open around mid-July 2025, approximately two months before the release date.
Meanwhile, our SuperCoinsy store will continue to provide FC Coins, FC Points and SBC completion, as well as UT Champions Boosting, so you can enjoy the game to the fullest when EA FC 26 and Ultimate Team 26 are released.
