Even without an official announcement, we can safely predict that EA Sports FC 26 will release in late September 2025. This has been the standard release window for FC 26 Coins over a decade across both the former FIFA series and now the EA FC line.

The timing is no accident. It aligns perfectly with:

    The start of the European football season (Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, etc.)

    The launch of Champions League group stages

    And now, the run-up to the 2026 World Cup

EA typically begins teasing the game in late June, with a full reveal and pre-order campaign launching by mid-July. The game then drops for Standard Edition users in late September, while Ultimate Edition buyers usually get early access around one week prior.

All signs suggest EA will stick with this proven formula again this year.
Pricing & Editions: No Change Expected

In a world where video game prices keep creeping upward, EA has confirmed that it will hold prices steady for its flagship football title this year. During a recent earnings call, CFO Stuart Canfield said the company isn’t planning to follow other publishers in raising base game costs.

That means we can expect the same pricing structure as EA Sports FC 25:

    Standard Edition: $69.99

    Ultimate Edition: $99.99

The Ultimate Edition will once again offer early access, as well as a bundle of in-game perks that may include:

    Bonus FC Points (in-game currency for Ultimate Team)

    Special kits, stadium cosmetics, or player items

    Exclusive World Cup-themed content

    And possibly custom cover art, as seen in past editions

Pre-orders are expected to go live in mid-July, alongside a trailer reveal and announcement of this year’s cover athletes.
EA FC 26 Platforms: Cross-Gen and Next-Gen Support

Another major topic is platform availability. Will FC 26 continue to support older consoles? Will the Nintendo Switch 2 get a full version this time? Here’s how things are shaping up.

Next-Gen and PC

    EA FC 26 will launch in full form on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

    These versions will feature the latest engine tech, animations, and gameplay improvements.

    PC players will again receive the next-gen experience, which has become standard since FC 24.

Last-Gen Consoles (PS4 and Xbox One)

    Despite being nearly two generations behind, these systems still have a large install base.

    EA is expected to cheap EAFC 26 Coins
 release full versions on both PS4 and Xbox One-not just “Legacy Editions.”