Overview

• EA says the Web App goes live starting September 17, with outlets reporting a typical window around 6pm BST / 1pm EDT / 10am PDT and warning that initial logins may be unstable.
• The Companion App rolls out on September 18 as an update that replaces the EA FC 25 version rather than a fresh download.
• Ultimate Edition access begins at midnight local time on September 19 for consoles, with PC access reported from September 18 at 1pm BST; EA Play offers a 10‑hour trial and EA Play Pro on PC provides unlimited access.
• An Xbox-only New Zealand region switch can unlock extra hours on September 19, progress carries over, and EA Play users should note it consumes trial hours.
• Season 1 is themed around England’s 1966 World Cup with Welcome Back rewards returning and EA detailing reworked rewards and accessibility changes across Champions, Rivals, Squad Battles, and Draft.