EA Sports FC 27 is scheduled for release on September 25, 2026, but you can start playing earlier, from September 18th, by pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition of the game, or as a member of the EA Play service.
Here you can learn how to get early access to EA Sports FC 27 ahead of its official launch. We explain the available methods to pre-load FC 27 and play before everyone else.
Pre-Order Method
By pre-ordering the FC 27 Ultimate Edition, you’ll be able to download and play FC 27 seven days earlier — starting on September 18, 2026.
The game will be available for pre-loading from September 18 and will unlock at 12am local time in your region.
| Edition | Access Date |
|---|---|
| Ultimate Edition | 18 September 2026 |
| Standard Edition | 25 September 2026 |
FC 27 pre-orders are available from July 16 to September 28. Check out the full pre-order options at www.fifplay.com/fc-27-buy.
Early Access is not included with the Standard Edition. Players who purchase the Standard Edition can start playing from September 25, 2026.
EA Play Membership Access
EA Play subscribers will also be able to play FC 27 in advance, starting on September 18, 2026. Here are the details:
| Membership | Access Date |
|---|---|
| EA Play Early Access (Trial)* *Limited to 10 hours of gameplay – available to download from Sept 18 at 4pm UK |
September 18 |
| EA Play Pro (Ultimate Edition – PC Only) | September 18 |
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