You can now mark it on the calendar: this is how you can play EA Sports FC 26 earlier with Game Pass

Thus you can try EA Sports FC 26 a week earlier if you have Game Pass.

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EA Sports FC 26 now has an official release date, and with it, the details of its early access on Xbox consoles have also been confirmed. Once again, those with an active Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription will be able to take advantage of the free trial offered through EA Play, although the full game will not be included in the service’s catalog.

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The standard edition of EA Sports FC 26 will go on sale on September 26, 2025, but there will be options to play it earlier. If you’re subscribed to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (or directly to EA Play), you’ll be able to try the game for 10 hours starting from September 19, a week before its global release. This is the full version, with all features active, although time-limited.

EA Sports FC 26 won’t be on Game Pass, but you can try it from September 19

The game will not be included in Xbox Game Pass or EA Play in its entirety at launch, as has been the case with EA’s sports titles. Those who want to play without restrictions will have to purchase one of the two available editions: Standard or Ultimate.

However, thanks to the agreement between EA and Microsoft, all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate users have access to EA Play at no extra cost, which gives them the right to try the first 10 hours of the game from September 19. This early access window is ideal for taking a look at the new mechanics, modes, and technical improvements before deciding whether to buy it.

A perfect opportunity to explore the revamped gameplay style system, the evolution of Career Mode with real-time challenges, and the gameplay adjustments that EA Sports has implemented this year.