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EA Sports FC 26 cover art

EA Sports FC 26 release date

Out nowGamePC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S

EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation game and the third entry in the EA Sports FC series, following the franchise's rebranding from FIFA. The game features various modes including career mode with narrative-driven Manager Live Challenges, and introduces Archetypes, a system that defines player playstyles based on real footballers. It is the successor to EA Sports FC 25.

Release date
September 19, 2025
Developer
EA Vancouver
Publisher
EA Sports
Genre
Simulator, Sport

Where to buy

StoreEditionPriceLink
Steam
PC · Reference price
standard$69.99View

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Out now

EA Sports FC 26 released on .

Release dates by platform and region

PlatformRegionDateUnlock timeStatusSource
PCWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo Switch 2WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
PS5WorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Nintendo SwitchWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource
Xbox Series X|SWorldwideNot announcedReleasedSource

Trailers and gameplay

Release date history

  1. Date announced: September 19, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  2. Date announced: September 19, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  3. Date announced: September 19, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  4. Date announced: September 19, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

  5. Date announced: September 19, 2025. Status: released — Upstream update (igdb) Source

Frequently asked questions

When does EA Sports FC 26 release?

EA Sports FC 26 released on September 19, 2025.

What time does EA Sports FC 26 unlock?

The exact unlock time has not been announced. Most digital releases unlock at midnight local time or at a single global time set by the publisher; this page will list it as soon as it is known.

Which platforms is EA Sports FC 26 on?

EA Sports FC 26 is releasing on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S.

Has EA Sports FC 26 been delayed?

No delay has been announced. This page tracks every date change with a source link.

Can I pre-order EA Sports FC 26?

EA Sports FC 26 is out now. The buy table above lists current prices by store and region.