- Primary Subject: Complete launch schedule for EA Sports FC 27.
- Key Update: Early access for Ultimate and Ultimate+ Edition owners kicks off on September 18, 2026, while EA Play subscribers can jump in 10 hours early via a trial starting September 17.
- Status: Pre-Launch Schedule.
- Last Verified: September 10, 2026.
- Quick Answer: The game releases on September 25, 2026, at midnight local time on consoles (and September 24 for PC), with early access beginning a week prior on September 18. Pre-loads open on September 15 for early access holders.
We're only two weeks away from the full release of FC 27. Players with the Ultimate or the Ultimate+ Edition can play it earlier through early access.
Usually, it's a midnight launch for both early access and the full release. But a certain method allows you to play 10 hours early.
Continue reading to learn the launch and pre-load times for FC 27.
FC 27 Early Access Date & Start Times
The early access for FC 27 will start on September 18, 2026, at midnight local time. This has been the case for previous titles and will remain the same.
However, if you have EA Play or EA Play Pro, you can play the game on September 17 at 1 PM BST / 5 AM PT. The subscription grants your free 10-hour trial, so it'll begin around 10 hours before the midnight early release.
For people in the Oceania region, that early window will be useless. Likewise, if you can switch your region to New Zealand, you can play much earlier.
The New Zealand trick works best for Xbox, as you just have to change your region. It is not worth it for PlayStation because you'd need a PSN account opened in that region and to buy the game separately.
All in all, only players with Ultimate or the Ultimate+ Edition and an EA Play Pro subscription will be able to play early.
Players with the standard editions will have their game playable at midnight local time, while those with a subscription can jump on at 1 PM BST a day before.
FC 27 Release Date & Launch Times
FC 27 will release at midnight local time on September 25, 2026, for consoles. For PC, it'll go live on September 24 at 1 PM BST / 5 AM PT.
When can we pre-load FC 27?
Players who are eligible for early access will be able to preload FC 27 on September 15, 2026, around 7 PM BST / 11 AM PT.
The Standard Edition player will have to wait until two days before the full release. Pre-load generally goes live 48 hours or so before the release window.
That's everything about the launch and preload times for FC 27.
If you want to prepare for release, check out the best Wonderkids, the fastest players, and the quickest way to complete the Pre-Season Objective in FC 26 for carryover rewards.
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