Summary
- EA Sports FC 26 is rumored to be released on September 26, 2025, with similar Ultimate Edition bonuses as the previous installment.
- EA’s soccer games have typically been released around this period, so it’s certainly a possibility.
A potential release date for EA Sports FC 26 has leaked online, giving players an idea of when they can expect to enjoy the next iteration of EA’s premier soccer franchise. The leaked release date is what gamers would probably expect from a typical EA Sports FC title release date.
After EA’s longstanding partnership with FIFA came to an end in 2023, the company transitioned to the EA Sports FC banner starting with EA Sports FC 24. Despite the title change, EA has continued to deliver high-quality soccer games that both hardcore and casual gamers enjoy in massive numbers. In recent years, there’s an argument that the series has faced a lack of serious competition, given the drop in mainstream popularity of Konami’s eFootball, the series previously known as Pro Evolution Soccer.
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As spotted by Comicbook.com, reliable EA Sports FC source futlatestinfo on X has confirmed that the next game in the series, EA Sports FC 26, will be released on September 26, 2025. Their post also confirmed that the Ultimate Edition bonuses will be similar to EA Sports FC 25. If true, this would give players early access to the game, as well as exclusive advantages in the popular Ultimate Team game mode.
EA Sports FC 26 Could Release on September 26, 2025
As with any rumor, this should of course be taken with a pinch of salt. However, it’s not exactly far-fetched. EA Sports FC 25 was released on September 27, 2024, and this slot has always been home to EA’s popular soccer titles. September 26, 2025 is certainly plausible, especially given its proximity to the start of most of the biggest soccer leagues around the world.
Although it is believed that EA Sports FC 25 underperformed initially, there’s certainly no cause for concern at the moment. EA has been the dominant player in the soccer sim market for some time now, and there’s no reason to believe that’s going to change anytime soon. While other soccer titles like Rematch are gaining popularity, it’s a totally different kind of game that what EA has to offer.
EA Sports FC 25
- Released
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September 27, 2024
- ESRB
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Everyone // Alcohol And Tobacco Reference, Users Interact, In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items)
- Developer(s)
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EA Canada, EA Romania
- Engine
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Frostbite