Mark your calendars, football fans. EA SPORTS FC 26 officially launches worldwide on September 26, 2025, at 2 AM EEST, bringing a new era of innovation, authenticity, and personalization to the pitch.
Whether you’re managing your dream squad or building your legacy as a pro, FC 26 is ready to redefine the beautiful game. The game will be available on a wide range of platforms including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™, Nintendo Switch™ 2, and PC.
We will show you the details when purchasing the game in the best way to get the rewards.
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EA SPORTS FC 26: The Club Is Yours
The Club is Yours in EA SPORTS FC 26. Play your way with an overhauled gameplay experience powered by community feedback, Manager Live Challenges that bring fresh storylines to the new season, and Archetypes inspired by greats of the game.
With unmatched authenticity, over 20,000 real players, 750+ licensed clubs and national teams, 120+ iconic stadiums, and 35+ fully licensed leagues across both men’s and women’s football, no other title comes close.
You can learn more about the game and licensing details from the previous article. We will put the link below.
Pre-Order the Ultimate Edition
Want to hit the pitch with a head start? Pre-order the Ultimate Edition by August 26 to unlock an incredible package of rewards across both EA SPORTS FC 25 and EA SPORTS FC 26:
For EA SPORTS FC 25:
- Receive an EVO that boosts any player’s shooting to 99 in EA SPORTS FC 25 (sold separately).
- a 1 of 5 Player Pick 93+ OVR ICON Player Item (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC 25 (sold separately)
For EA SPORTS FC 26:
- 1 of 15 ICONs (untradeable ICON Player Item): Pre-order by August 26 to receive your ICON immediately when you start playing.
- Up to 7 Days Early Access: Begin your FC 26 journey on September 19, a full week before official launch.
- 6000 FC Points Over 2 Months: Fuel your Football Ultimate Team and Clubs experience (Nintendo Switch receives 4500 FC Points).
- Additional Player Evolution Slot: Get 2 open EVO slots at launch to start evolving your players right away.
- Season 1 Premium Pass: Unlock premium rewards, boosts, and items with your free Season 1 upgrade.
Note: If you Pre-Order the game after August 26, i.e. after the limited time offer date, you will only receive the main rewards, which are:
- Up to 7 Days Early Access
- 6000 FC Points Over 2 Months
- Additional Player Evolution Slot
- Season 1 Premium Pass
Don’t forget that all of this is only for the Ultimate Edition, and we will show you a table with a detailed comparison between the two edition.
FC 26 Ultimate Edition vs Standard Edition
I will give you a detailed comparison between the two editions so that you can choose the one that is most suitable for you.
| Feature | Ultimate Edition | Standard Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Limited Time Offer: Pre-order Ultimate Edition by 26 August to receive an exclusive Evo that boosts any player’s shooting attributes to 99 in EA SPORTS FC 25. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Limited Time Offer: Pre-order the Ultimate Edition by 26 August to get an untradeable ICON Player Item as soon as you start playing the game. At a later date, it will become an upgraded version to recognize the moment they became a Champion. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Limited Time Offer: Pick 1 of 5 untradeable ICON players rated 93+ from previous campaigns including Grassroot Greats, FUT Birthday, Dreamchasers & FUT Immortals. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unlock an additional Archetype in Clubs without needing to use Club Coins. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Level up your Archetypes in Clubs faster with 2 Double AXP for 10 matches Consumables. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Get Three ICON Career Players available in Manager and Player Career. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coach available in Manager Career with 5-stars in every department. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Youth Scout available in Manager Career with 5-stars in every department. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Receive Challenges in Manager Live. | ✓ | ✓ |
| Get full access to EA SPORTS FC 26 beginning 19 September. | ✓ | ✗ |
| 6000 FC Points over 2 months (4500 FC Points over 2 months for Nintendo Switch) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Have two open EVO slots available immediately in EA SPORTS FC 26. | ✓ | ✗ |
| Season 1 Premium Pass | ✓ | ✗ |
| Football Ultimate Team 92+ OVR one ICON (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC 25 (sold separately) | ✗ | ✓ |
This comparison has been taken from the game’s official website to make things completely clear to our valued followers.
System Requirements
This section will definitely be for PC owners to know whether their favorite game will run at high quality and with excellent frames or not.
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10/11 – 64-Bit (Latest Update).
- Processor(AMD): AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- Processor(Intel): Intel Core i5 6600k
- Memory: 8GB
- Graphics Card(AMD): RX 570
- Graphics Card(Nvidia): GTX 1050 Ti
- Direct X: 12
- Online Connection Requirements: 512kbps
- Hard Drive Space: 100 GB
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 – 64-Bit (Latest Update).
- Processor(AMD): AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- Processor(Intel): Intel Core i7 6700
- Memory: 12GB
- Graphics Card(AMD): RX 5600 XT
- Graphics Card(Nvidia): GTX 1660
- Direct X: 12
- Online Connection Requirements: 512 kbps
- Hard Drive Space: 100 GB
Final Whistle
Manager Live Challenges will dynamically evolve your Career Mode saves with real-world drama, while Archetypes – think playstyles modeled after icons like Zidane or Henry – add tactical depth to how you control matches.
Expect tighter ball physics, smarter AI, and fluid animations that make every dribble, tackle, and long shot feel authentic. Whether you’re into Football Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, or Kick-Off, FC 26 delivers with refined gameplay, fresh content, and community-powered updates that make every match feel new.
Stay locked in to ReFIFA for the latest news, updates, trailers, and deep dives as we count down to launch.
FAQ
When does EA SPORTS FC 26 release?
EA SPORTS FC 26 launches worldwide on September 26, 2025, at 2 AM EEST.
What platforms is EA SPORTS FC 26 available on?
You can play FC 26 on Steam, Epic Games, Luna, PC, PlayStation®, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch.
Is there Early Access?
Yes. Players who pre-order the Ultimate Edition can start playing up to 7 days early, beginning September 19, 2025.
Where can I stay updated on FC 26 news?
Follow ReFIFA for the latest updates, trailers, feature reveals, and gameplay news leading up to launch.
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