- Primary Subject: EA Sports FC 27
- Key Update: Early access for EA Sports FC 27 is live starting September 18 for Ultimate Edition pre-orders and EA Play members, ahead of the official September 25 release.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: September 18, 2026
- Quick Answer: Get FC 27 early access from September 18 by pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition, joining EA Play Pro, or using a 10-hour EA Play trial.
It's that time of year, folks, the time for a new installment of EA Sports FC, which will either leave us pleasantly surprised or bitterly disappointed once again.
FC 27 doesn't officially launch worldwide until September 25, but thousands of players can already enjoy up to 7 days of early access to the full game.
Wondering how you can take to the pitch and play FC 27 early? Here's everything you need to know!
How to Get FC 27 Early Access
The annual release of EA's popular football series lies with FC 27 this year, and it brings a whole host of fresh gameplay changes along with it, including brand new modes, features, and mechanics.
If you're reading this, however, you want to know exactly when - and how - you can experience the game for yourself. Don't worry, we've got you covered.
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Purchasing the FC 27 Ultimate Edition grants unlimited early access starting September 18 across all platforms, so if you pre-ordered this version or plan to before the full release on September 25, you'll be eligible for early access.
As for PC players, those of you who are subscribed to EA Play Pro will get full, unlimited access to the Ultimate Edition of FC 27 from September 18 without having to purchase the standalone game.
Meanwhile, if you have a standard EA Play subscription (which is also included with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate), you can get a 10-hour full-game trial for FC 27 starting September 18. What's even better is that any progress you make will carry over if you eventually purchase the game.
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So there we have it, each and every way you can get early access to FC 27. If you don't plan on purchasing the Ultimate Edition or aren't subscribed to EA Play, then you'll have to wait until worldwide launch on September 25 to enjoy the game.
Thankfully, it's not far away at all, so you won't have to wait long for kick-off!
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