EA SPORTS FC 26 Is Playable Now With Ultimate Edition Early Access Get on the pitch a week early with EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition, packed with bonuses and exclusive content

The wait is over—EA SPORTS FC 26 has officially kicked off, and players who grab the Ultimate Edition can jump in a full week before the Standard Edition drops. Available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, this year’s entry brings major upgrades across gameplay, Ultimate Team, and Career Mode.

🏟️ What’s New in FC 26?

This year’s game puts player choice front and center with two distinct gameplay options:

Authentic Gameplay – Designed for Career Mode, this delivers the most realistic football experience yet.
Competitive Gameplay – Optimized for high-stakes action in Ultimate Team and Clubs with refined fundamentals and lightning-fast responsiveness.

Other big updates include:

Ultimate Team Upgrades – Fresh Live Events, Tournament modes, and revamped Rivals and Champs.
Career Mode Enhancements – All-new Manager Live Challenges, plus alternative storylines inspired by real-world scenarios.
New Player Archetypes – Inspired by legends of the game, bringing more individuality to Player Career and Clubs.

🎶 Hype Leading to Launch

EA has been building momentum for months:

Cover stars Jude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala headlined the reveal.
Salah and Mbappé topped this year’s player ratings.
Legends like Zlatan Ibrahimović, Alex Morgan, and Andrés Iniesta join the Icon roster.
And the official soundtrack features a professional footballer for the first time.

🎮 Editions and Pricing

Here’s how you can get into the action:

Standard Edition – $69.99 Launches in 7 days.
Ultimate Edition – $99.99 Playable NOW with up to 7 days early access. Includes:
- 6,000 FC Points (delivered over 2 months)
- A Season 1 Premium Pass
- An extra Ultimate Team Player Evolution Slot

💰 Buying FC Points

Optional FC Points packs are available to boost your squad-building in Ultimate Team:

500 Points – $4.49
1,050 Points – $9.99
2,200 Points – $19.99
5,750 Points – $49.99
12,000 Points – $99.99
18,500 Points – $129.99

🎮 Is FC 26 on Game Pass?

Not at launch. As with past years, FC 26 is expected to arrive on EA Play a few months down the line. But for football fans, waiting that long is nearly impossible.

📅 Matchday Breakdown

Here’s what FC 26 brings to the table:

20,000+ real players powering the next chapter of The World’s Game.
Authentic vs. Competitive Gameplay options to match your playstyle.
Revamped Ultimate Team and Career with new events, challenges, and archetypes.
Early Access available now with the Ultimate Edition.

The lights are on, the fans are roaring, and the pitch is waiting. Whether you’re building your dream Ultimate Team, climbing to glory in Career Mode, or competing online, EA SPORTS FC 26 is ready for you today.