The yearly iteration of the renowned football simulation from Electronic Arts is nearing its release. Following its rebranding from FIFA to EA Sports FC in recent years, virtual soccer enthusiasts can soon immerse themselves in the top-tier gaming experience with EA Sports FC26, launching later this week.
If you’re wondering when you can jump into the action and start scoring, you’ve come to the right place.
Below, we’ve outlined the Early Access launch details, now a common pre-order incentive, along with the global release times.
EA Sports FC26: Worldwide Release Schedule
The official global release of EA Sports FC26 is scheduled for September 26th on consoles and September 25th on PC. However, owners of the Ultimate Edition gain exclusive early access this week! Furthermore, EA Play subscribers can enjoy a 10-hour trial, while EA Play Pro members on PC receive unrestricted access.
Early Access Release Schedule
Console – September 19:
- UTC: 12:00 PM
- ET (Eastern Time): 8:00 AM
- PT (Pacific Time): 5:00 AM
- CEST: 2:00 PM
- IST (India): 5:30 PM
- JST (Japan): 9:00 PM
- AEST (Sydney): 10:00 PM
PC – September 18:
- UTC: 12:00 PM
- ET (Eastern Time): 8:00 AM
- PT (Pacific Time): 5:00 AM
- CEST: 2:00 PM
- IST (India): 5:30 PM
- JST (Japan): 9:00 PM
- AEST (Sydney): 10:00 PM
Worldwide Release Schedule
Console – September 26:
- UTC: 12:00 PM
- ET (Eastern Time): 8:00 AM
- PT (Pacific Time): 5:00 AM
- CEST: 2:00 PM
- IST (India): 5:30 PM
- JST (Japan): 9:00 PM
- AEST (Sydney): 10:00 PM
PC – September 25:
- UTC: 12:00 PM
- ET (Eastern Time): 8:00 AM
- PT (Pacific Time): 5:00 AM
- CEST: 2:00 PM
- IST (India): 5:30 PM
- JST (Japan): 9:00 PM
- AEST (Sydney): 10:00 PM
Enable notifications on your mobile device to get alerted as soon as FC26 goes live, especially if you are planning to play on PC.
For those intending to experience the game on PC, here are the necessary system specifications.
Minimum PC Requirements
For playing at low to medium graphic settings (30–60 FPS at 1080p resolution):
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, with the latest updates installed)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1600 / Intel Core i5-6600K
- RAM: 8 GB
- GPU: AMD RX 570 / Nvidia GTX 1050 Ti
- DirectX: Version 12 (Feature Level 12_0)
- Network: A stable broadband internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB of available disk space
- Sound: DirectX 12 compatible sound card
Recommended PC Specifications
For optimal performance at higher graphic settings (60+ FPS at 1080p or greater):
- OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit, with the newest updates)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 2700X / Intel Core i7-6700
- RAM: 12 GB
- GPU: AMD RX 5600 XT / Nvidia GTX 1660
- DirectX: Version 12 (Feature Level 12_0)
- Network: A reliable broadband internet connection
- Storage: 100 GB of free disk space
- Sound: Sound card compatible with DirectX 12
The game’s requirements are fairly reasonable. Expect regular seasonal updates, as is customary with all EA Sports titles.
If you are interested in knowing which player has the highest rating this year, check out our list. Thankfully, with this year’s edition, EA is finally giving career mode players a break from the FUT focus.
EA Sports FC26 will be released on older generation platforms, available on September 26, 2025, on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, Switch 2, and PC.
EA Sports FC 26
- Released
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September 26, 2025
- ESRB
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E For Everyone
- Developer(s)
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EA Vancouver, EA Romania
- Engine
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Frostbite
- Franchise
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EA Sports FC
- PC Release Date
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September 26, 2025