The game EA SPORTS FC 26 will be released on September 26, 2025. Early access for the Ultimate Edition owners starts one week earlier, on September 19, 2025. The game will be available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One and Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. Early access unlocks at midnight local time on September 19 for consoles and a bit earlier for PC. The standard edition launches at midnight local time on September 26 for consoles and on September 25 at 1 PM BST for PC. There is also a 10-hour early access trial for EA Play members starting September 19.