EA FC 26 revealed – Here’s everything you need to know
EA SPORTS FC26 is set to be the next game in EA’s long-running annual football franchise, so here’s everything we know about it so far.
With the 2024/25 football season over and the lifecycle ofEA FC 25coming to an end, fans are already starting to look ahead to the future. A new entry in the series arrives every single year like clockwork, and 2025 will be no exception.
With the recent reveal of both Standard and Ultimate edition covers, we’ve got all the details football fans have been waiting to hear about, including the release date and pre-order bonuses.
EA FC 26 release date
EA recently confirmed that their newest entry – EA FC 26 – will be released worldwide onFriday, June 19, 2025.
However, EA Play members and those who purchase the Ultimate Edition will get access to the game onSeptember 19, meaning they’ll have a week of early access.
Cover stars
Sweden legendZlatan Ibrahimovichas been revealed as the Ultimate Edition cover star for EA FC 26. The prolific striker was one of the most formidable goal scorers in Europe before he retired in 2023, shining in spells for PSG, AC Milan, Inter Milan, and many more.
This announcement also confirms that Zlatan will return to the game as an Icon card in Ultimate Team, just two years since he last appeared.
Meanwhile, the Standard Edition cover stars will beJude Bellingham and Jamal Musiala. The England international retains his spot on the box from last year, while the Bayern Munich starlet is making his debut appearance.
🚨COVER STARS✅Zlatan = Ultimate Edition✅Jude & Musiala = Standard EditionHYPE!🔥🔥🔥pic.twitter.com/T5FATTxPaO
EA FC 26 Standard and Ultimate editions will be available for:
Editions & pre-order bonuses
Just like every year, two editions will be available for purchase. TheStandardedition, which includes the base game, will have a cost of$69.99. TheUltimateedition will be$99.99,and besides the game, it will include exclusive bonuses and a 7-day early access.
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Pre-orders arenow live, and here are the bonuses you’ll receive in each:
Note: Bonuses marked with an ‘*’ can only be obtained if you secure your copy before August 26.
New key features
These are some of the key features EA FC 26 will offer players:
One of EA FC’s biggest selling points is the unrivaled number of licensed leagues and clubs, with EA FC 25 featuring 38 different divisions from around the world. There’s no news yet about any new additions, but you’re able to expect all of the biggest names, including the Premier League, Bundesliga, and LaLiga, to appear.
However, two huge clubs that won’t be licensed are AC Milan and Inter Milan. The two Italian giants have an exclusive deal with Konami to appear in eFootball, so they will be included as Milano FC and Lombardia FC with generic kits and stadiums once again.
There may also be good news for German football fans, as the door is open for Bayern Munich’s Allianz Arena to return for the first time in seven years.
While the club itself has remained part of the roster thanks to EA’s deal with the Bundesliga, its home ground has been missing due to an agreement with eFootball. However,Konami confirmedthat the deal had ended and Bayern had been removed, so don’t be surprised to see the iconic venue return.
Spotify integration
The EA FC or FIFA series is well known for its soundtracks, but the devs are testingfull Spotify supportthat will let you listen to your own songs mid-game. It’s already been tested in select regions with EA FC 25, but a worldwide rollout is planned, and leaks have hinted that FC 26 will be the time.
Once live, players will be able to select, skip, and pause their custom playlists through a built-in tab or using their phones. This should go a long way towards making those last-minute Squad Battle matches less of a grind.
New Icons leaked
Every new game in the franchise brings fresh Icons, footballing legends who return to Ultimate Team as special cards. The same will be true in FC 26, with leaks revealing that the following players are set to be introduced:
🚨 OFFICIAL NEW FC26 ICONS LIST! ✅️⚪️Currently in the testing phase ✅️pic.twitter.com/Q86lRGHlt3
The EA FC 26reveal trailerwas launched on August 03, 2025, on theEA SPORTS FC official YouTube channel:
That was everything we know about EA FC 26 so far, but we’ll be sure to keep this page updated with all the latest announcements when they happen.
In the meantime, be sure to check outall of the promos still to come in FC 25, as well as thebest custom tactics to run.
