EA Sports FC 26 is expected to be released on September 26, 2025, but you can play the game earlier, from September 19th by pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition of the game, or as a member of EA Play service.
Here you can learn how to play EA Sports FC 26 prior to its release date with the possible early access methods. We review the ways you can download FC 26 in advance and play it first.
Pre-Order Method
By pre-ordering the FC 26 Ultimate Edition, you can download, receive and play FC 26 seven days in advance, which means you can download and play FC 26 on September 19, 2025.
The game be will be available from September 19 for pre-loading and will be playable from September 19th at 12am (at your store region’s time).
| Edition | Access Date |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Edition | 19 September 2025 |
| Standard Edition | 26 September 2025 |
FC 26 pre-order is available from 16 July to 28 September. Check out the FC 26 Pre-order options at www.fifplay.com/fc-26-buy
Early Access is not available for the Standard Edition of FC 26. Users who order the the Standard Edition, will be able to play the game from September 26th onwards.
EA Play Membership Access
EA Play and Origin Access members are eligible to download and play FC 26 on September 19, 2025. Here are the details:
| Membership | Access Date |
|---|---|
| EA Play Early Access (Trial)* *Limited to 10 hours of gameplay – Available to download from 19 Sept at 4pm UK |
September 19 |
| EA Play Pro (Ultimate Edition – PC Only) | September 22 |
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