EA Sports FC 27 is set for a global launch in September 2026, with early access expected for select editions ahead of that date.
The game is arriving on PC and major consoles, while PC players also have official minimum and recommended requirements to check before launch.
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EA Sports FC 27 release date countdown
EA FC 27 launches worldwide on Sept. 25, 2026. So, Standard edition buyers will need to wait for the full launch. Ultimate Edition owners, however, can unlock early access on Sept 18. You can check out our guide for a comparison of all FC 27 editions, their prices, and pre-order bonuses explained.
Here’s a countdown for both the standard and early access release:
EA Sports FC 27 standard release countdown EA Sports FC 27 early access countdown
Remember, the Ultimate Plus Edition is only available to pre-order until Aug. 31, 2026, and is also the most expensive edition of the game this year. EA Play members can also expect the usual 10-hour trial window around launch, which is helpful if you want to test the game before committing to a full purchase.
EA FC 27 platforms
FC 27 will be available on PC (via Steam, EA Play App, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Amazon Luna.
EA FC 27 PC system requirements
EA has already shared the official PC specs, and the good news is that the minimum requirements are still fairly accessible. Just remember, the game will require 100GB of storage, so make sure to free up space in advance.
Minimum requirements
- OS : Windows 10 or 11 64-bit
- CPU : Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- RAM : 8GB
- GPU : NVIDIA GTX 1050 Ti or AMD RX 570
- Storage : 100GB available space
Recommended PC requirements
- OS : Windows 10 or 11 64-bit
- CPU : Intel Core i7-6700 or AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
- RAM : 12GB
- GPU : NVIDIA GTX 1660 or AMD RX 5600 XT
- Storage : 100GB available space
PC players, make sure your system meets the specs and has enough free storage before launch day.
Kylian Mbappé has made a comeback on the EA Sports FC cover after four years, with the upcoming release. One of the cover photos also features him sitting beside Jude Bellingham, who was the cover star for EA FC 26.
Having said that, if you’re planning to play it early for your Ultimate Team headstart and not wait for Sept. 25, here’s how to pre-order EA FC 27 across all platforms.
