EA Sports College Football 26‘s release is right around the corner and will bring in a slew of fresh content for all the fans, featuring Ryan Williams and Jeremiah Smith as cover stars this year.
If you’re wondering when it gets released and what platforms it will be on, whether it will have cross-play support or not, we’ve got you covered right here.
EA Sports College Football 26 release date
EA Sports College Football 26 will be released on July 10, 2025. This is for the Standard Edition; however, Deluxe Edition owners can get a three-day early access starting on July 7.
All EA Sports College Football 26 editions and prices
EA Sports College Football 26 comes in two editions: Standard and Deluxe. There’s also a special MVP bundle that packs Madden NFL 26 as a combo.
Here’s a complete rundown of its features and prices:
| Edition | Price | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Edition | $69.99 | College Football 26 College Ultimate Team All Hands Pack Dynasty Coach Points Road to Glory Skill Points |
| Deluxe Edition | $99.99 | College Football 26 CUT Top Prospect Pack 3-Day Early Access 4600 College Ultimate Team Points Early Access Solo Challenges College Ultimate Team All Hands Pack Dynasty Coach Points Road to Glory Skill Points |
| MVP Bundle | $149.99 | Madden NFL 26 Deluxe Edition College Football 26 Deluxe Edition 3-Day Early Access 4600 Madden points Cover Athlete Elite Item 4600 CUT Points |
Platforms
Like EA Sports College Football 25, this year’s iteration is only available for current-gen consoles: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC players will miss out again on all the action, and if you want to play the game, getting a console is the only option for you.
Will EA Sports College Football 26 have cross-play?
Yes, EA Sports College Football 26 will feature cross-play support across PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. This means, if you own the game on Sony’s console while your friend has got Microsoft’s counterpart, you two can team up.
If you want, you also get the option to disable the feature from the in-game settings on PS5 and the console system settings in case of Xbox.
These are the game modes that will have crossplay support:
- Dynasty
- Road to the College Football Playoff
- College Football Ultimate Team
- Play a Friend
All features in EA Sports College Football 26
EA Sports College Football 26 features:
- Over 300 real-world coaches
- High school football in Road to Glory
- Wear and tear system
- Stadium Pulse 2.0
- Trophy room
- Foundational Football Advancements
