when can i play ea fc 26

EA Sports FC 26 can be played starting with early access for players who pre- ordered the Ultimate Edition from September 19, 2025. For console players (PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch), early access begins at midnight local time on September 19, 2025. The PC early access starts around the same date but with some regional time differences. EA Play members can also start a 10-hour trial earlier on September 18, 2025, at specified times depending on the region. The full standard edition of EA Sports FC 26 will be released worldwide on September 26, 2025, at midnight local time for all platforms including PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and PC.