PC Players Get EA FC 26 a Day Earlier Than Console Players Ultimate Edition owners on PC can play EA FC 26 on September 18th, while consoles wait until September 19th

EA FC 26 is officially set to launch on September 26th, but for those who purchase the Ultimate Edition, early access starts on September 19th. However, it seems that PC players will get a head start, playing a full day earlier than console users.

🖥️ PC Early Access on September 18th

Thanks to an announcement from EA Sports, PC players who own the Ultimate Edition will have the opportunity to start playing on September 18th at 1 PM BST. This will align with the New Zealand release time, allowing PC users to bypass any region-based restrictions and dive into the game ahead of everyone else.

Console players, on the other hand, will have to wait until midnight local time on September 19th to begin their gameplay.

📅 Why Is the Console Date Showing September 18th?

Despite the fact that console players are officially meant to wait until midnight on the 19th, there have been reports of some players seeing September 18th as the release date in their stores. This might be related to New Zealand’s time zone, which could explain why the game is listed as available earlier. A possible glitch, or trick involving changing your console region to New Zealand, also allows players to access the game earlier.

However, EA Sports has clarified that PC players will have access a full day earlier without the need for such workarounds.

🗓️ Key EA FC 26 Dates

The EA FC 26 calendar is packed with exciting events as the game launches. Make sure you mark these important dates:

September 8: Ratings Reveal
September 12: Full Database Release
September 17: Web App + TOTW 1
September 18: Companion App
September 19: Ultimate Edition Early Access
September 26: Standard Edition Release

The Web App and Team of the Week (TOTW 1) will drop on September 17, giving fans a sneak peek at the game’s early content before the full release.

🔥 The Bottom Line

Whether you're playing on PC or console, the excitement for EA FC 26 is building. Thanks to early access, PC Ultimate Edition owners will get a one-day head start, while console players will have to wait until midnight on September 19. As the official release date nears, make sure you’ve got your early access sorted and are ready to dive into the action as soon as possible.