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EA Sports FC 26 Sets September Launch With Deep Gameplay and Licensing Upgrades

Players will choose between Competitive presets for skill-based online matches or Authentic presets for a more deliberate, realistic solo experience.

EA Sports FC 26 licensed leagues and teams
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Overview

  • EA Sports FC 26 will release on September 26, 2025, across PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The game overhauls AI positioning—particularly for goalkeepers—introduces playstyles like Precision Header and Inventive alongside roles such as Box Crasher, and offers separate Competitive and Authentic presets to distinguish online skill-play from realistic solo matches.
  • Football Ultimate Team includes a second-tier weekend competition called Challengers, themed tournaments, live events, weekly bounties, Manager Live Challenges and a penalty cooldown for players who repeatedly leave matches.
  • The title features more than 20,000 players across over 750 clubs and national teams in 35 leagues (five new), over 120 stadiums and expanded women’s football content.
  • Standard and Ultimate editions come with timed pre-order bonuses such as Archetype XP consumables, icon players, FC Points and exclusive Manager Live Challenges, with early access beginning September 19 for Ultimate Edition buyers.