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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.
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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