EA Sports FC 26 Pre-Order Bonus and How To Play Early
That time of the year again!
EA Sports FC 26 has been officially unveiled by Electronic Arts, with pre-orders going live across all platforms. This is still a cross-generation release hitting nearly every console, and the game is slated for September 2025.
Here is everything you need to know about the pre-order bonus content, early access, pricing, and various editions of EA Sports FC 26.
EA Sports FC 26 Pre-Order Bonus
| EA Sports FC 26 Edition | Pre-Order Bonus |
|---|---|
| Standard Edition | Football Ultimate Team™ 92+ OVR Icon (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC 25. Clubs rewards: 1x Archetype Unlock Consumable. 2x Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables. Career rewards: 3x ICON Career Players. 5-Star Coach available for hire in Manager Career. 5-Star Youth Scout available for hire in Manager Career. Manager Live Challenge Content. |
| Ultimate Edition | Up to 7 Days Early Access. Season 1 Premium Pass. LIMITED TIME ONLY Pre-Order EA SPORTS FC 26 Ultimate Edition by 26 Aug to get: Ultimate Team ICON Player Item (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC 26. Ultimate Team Player Evolution for EA SPORTS FC 25. Ultimate Team 1 of 5 Player Pick ICON Player Item (untradeable) for EA SPORTS FC 25. |
Here is a visual breakdown of both editions and the pre-order bonus content you’ll receive for each.
EA Sports FC 26 Pricing
| EA Sports FC 26 Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $70 |
| Ultimate Edition | $100 |
How To Play EA Sports FC 26 Early
You can play EA Sports FC 26 a week early if you purchase the Ultimate Edition of the game.
This will let you start playing from September 19, 2025, instead of the regular release date. The bonus is the same across all platforms, whether you’re buying the game on PC or consoles.
Is EA Sports FC 26 on EA Play Pro?
Yes, the Ultimate Edition of EA Sports FC 26 is coming to EA Play Pro, the PC-exclusive subscription tier of EA Play. This means that as long as you’re subscribed to the service, you can enjoy EA Sports FC 26 without paying full price, which is $100 for the Ultimate Edition. This means you’ll also have a week of early access since you have the Ultimate Edition with the service.
EA Sports FC 26 Release Date
EA Sports FC 26 is coming to PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S|X, PS4, PS5, and Nintendo Switch on September 26, 2025.
Overall, you need to pay an additional $30 if you want to play EA Sports FC 26 early, and there are tons of pre-order bonuses to avail as well.
