FC 27 is just around the corner: these are the dates that all fans should mark on the calendar

After the arrival of FC 26 to Xbox Game Pass, all eyes start to turn towards the next big release of EA Sports.

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With EA Sports FC 26 recently added to Xbox Game Pass, as the saying goes, many players have already started wondering when we’ll see the first details of the next installment. Although Electronic Arts has not officially confirmed EA Sports FC 27, the company has been following a well-defined calendar for years, allowing us to anticipate with considerable precision when its presentation might take place.

If there are no last-minute changes, we’re entering the period when EA usually starts revving up its engines. Over the next few weeks, we should start seeing the first movements related to the game, from possible teasers to leaks or the official presentation of the first novelties.

Late July and September are shaping up to be key dates again

Everything points to EA Sports FC 27 following the strategy that Electronic Arts has repeated in recent years. This would put its official announcement in late July, a period that the company usually takes advantage of to present the first trailer, unveil the cover, confirm the different editions, and open pre-orders.

• Additionally, this year there’s a factor that could play in favor of this strategy. The 2026 World Cup will conclude on July 19th, an event that will capture the attention of millions of football fans and could serve as the perfect showcase to introduce the new installment of the franchise for the first time.
• As for the release, no major changes are expected regarding the usual calendar. If EA sticks to its roadmap, EA Sports FC 27 should arrive during the last week of September, a window that the company has practically turned into a tradition for its football simulators.

As has become customary, it’s highly likely that players who purchase the Ultimate edition, along with EA Play subscribers, will be able to access the game several days in advance through early access, likely around a week before its official release.

For now, everything remains a matter of predictions based on Electronic Arts’ history, as the company has not announced any dates. However, if it maintains the same strategy as in previous years, the announcement of EA Sports FC 27 could happen in just a few weeks, kicking off a new season that will once again focus the attention of millions of players on Xbox, PC, and other platforms.