When can you play EA FC 26? Early access launch guide

EA FC 26 is almost there, and it is packed to the brim with new features which are all designed to correspond to the taste of the modern generation of players. Although the franchise is no longer called FIFA, the last entry claims to be inspired by older games, in addition to user comments, to refine its formula. If you are wondering when you can play EA FC 26, or how to get additional playing time with early access, we have shared all the launch details you will need below.
There will be two different editions that you can buy for EA FC 26. Everyone is delivered with The same pre -order bonuses.
🚨 All pre-order icons FC 26 🔥
These are the improved versions ✅ pic.twitter.com/5mqlicdl8m
– Donk (@donktrading) August 13, 2025
Standard edition ($ 69.99)
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Ultimate edition ($ 99.99)
If you have subscribed to EA Play, you can play the first 10 hours of the game for free. If you choose to buy the game later, all your progress will be transferred to the main game. However, if you have the EA Play Pro subscription, you will get the basic game with early access to 7 days.
Early access begins September 19, 2025For final edition owners and EA Play Pro subscribers:
Incitations with early access: Daily direct elimination tournaments, a single final on the last day of access, the team of week 1 and 2, developments, world world, team foundations, flashback and SBC confrontation, seasonal points and 2,000 FC points for Ultimate publishing owners in Loggin, plus 2000 of the next two months.
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The Standard Edition Lance September 26, 2025::
EA SPORTS FC 26 is available on:
PC specifications:
Minimum specifications: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600, 8 GB of RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1050 TI / AMD RX 570, 100 GB of storage (≈55 GB real), Windows 10/11 64 bit.
Recommended: Intel Core i7-6700 / AMD Ryzen 7 2700x, 12 GB of RAM (16 GB Suggected), NVIDIA GTX 1660 / AMD RX 5600 XT.
Based on the Deep Dive gameplay and official EA locations for EA FC 26, the following modes are confirmed for EA FC 26:
Ultimate team (was): Standard mode for franchise, where you can build your dream team and compete with personalized teams from other players.
Clubs: You can create yours or join the real world football clubs and make your own player. Rush mode has a special feature that allows you to play as a goalkeeper. According to the EA update blog, long -term fatigue has been removed from this mode and short -term fatigue only affects AI.
Career mode (manager / player): You can do your own player or play as a manager in this mode. It is one of the most realistic parts of the game, with an outdoor drama, rebounds based on physics, etc. When creating your reader, you will have access to 13 archetypes that will allow you to personalize accordingly your style of play.
Rushing: 5V5 mode in clubs and career, with a Bea-Aa goalkeeper, Dynamic Camera Focus, Derek Rae Commentary and the post-match refreshed distinctions.
🚨 You can be GK in Rush clubs on FC 26
Should be fun 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/mgigkyfkt
– EAFC 26 News (@ fifa22_info) July 22, 2025
To start up: Standard mode, where you play a single match with the teams and the types of correspondence of your choice.
The EA blog has shared that the gameplay will present dynamic dribbles, a positioning of learning goalkeeper, new volumetric animations and refined mechanisms in all essential actions such as passage, launch, shooting, etc.
🚨 Rivals of division FC26 Official
• ✅ Elite-Div 2 ➡️ Division 7
• ✅ Div 3-5 ➡️ Division 8
• ✅ Div 6-8 ➡️ Division 9
• ✅ Div 9-10 ➡️ Division 10Division 8 will be torture 😂😭# FC26 pic.twitter.com/Syh24Awste
– EAFC 26 News (@utsources) September 15, 2025
The Esports scene for EA FC 26 will be huge. With official professional leagues such as League test, Emls Cup, Esrie A and more while waiting for the release of the game to present it in its next FC Pro times. If you want to qualify for pro games, you will have to reach the following ranks in Open scale FC Pro Mode based on your region:
If you meet the criteria, you can register in the game registrations. After the first round, only the best players will go to the next step.