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EA FC 27 release date: everything we know so far

EA FC 27 is on the horizon! When can we start playing? What’s the status on early access, and what are the rumoured game modes? We’ll tell you everything we know about the EA FC 27 release date and more.

Updated on: 24-07-2026 Author: Merel

When is EA FC 27 coming out?

EA FC 27 officially releases on September 25, 2026. This information was released when the Official Reveal Trailer dropped on July 23, and pre-orders started. 

This is in line with the previous release schedules of EA SPORTS FC games:

  Pre-order date Release date
EA FC 24 August 22, 2023 September 29, 2023
EA FC 25 July 17, 2024 September 27, 2024
EA FC 26 July 16, 2025 September 26, 2025

 

Will EA FC 27 have early access?

EA FC 27 has early access. Pre-order the Ultimate or Ultimate Plus Edition of the game, and you'll unlock 7 days of early access, which means you can start playing on September 18!

Which platforms will EA FC 27 be on?

EA FC 27 will be released on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam, the EA App, the Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2. 

How much will EA FC 27 cost?

When the EA FC 27 pre-orders were announced, the official prices were also released. These are the prices for Xbox and PlayStation:

  • Standard Edition: £69.99
  • Ultimate Edition: £99.99
  • Ultimate Plus Edition: £139.99

Prices for Switch and Steam are a little different:

  • Standard Edition: £59.99
  • Ultimate Edition: £89.99
  • Ultimate Plus Edition: £129.99

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About the author: Merel is a true cozy- and puzzle game lover and has logged countless hours in Stardew Valley and Professor Layton on the Switch. She has a subscription to (almost) every streaming platform imaginable and a severe online shopping addiction.

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