EA FC 27 pre-order is live now across three editions, Standard at $69.99, Ultimate at $99.99, and the new Ultimate Plus at $149.99, each unlocking a different mix of early access and in-game bonuses. The game launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, with Ultimate and Ultimate Plus buyers getting in up to 7 days sooner.
EA FC 27 Release Date and Editions Overview
EA FC 27 arrives on PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC on September 25, 2026. Buyers can choose between the Standard Edition, Ultimate Edition, or the newly introduced Ultimate Plus Edition, each carrying a different mix of early access and in-game bonuses. A free preview version called FC 27 Lite also releases the same day for players who want to try select modes like Kick-Off before committing to a purchase.
EA FC 27 Edition Comparison
EA FC 27 Edition Comparison
| Edition | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | $69.99 | No early access, no FC Points, and no Premium Pass. Available on all platforms. |
| Ultimate | $99.99 | Up to 7 days early access, 6,000 FC Points (delivered in 3 drops), and the Season 1 Premium Pass. Available on all platforms. |
| Ultimate Plus | $149.99 | Up to 7 days early access, 10,000 FC Points (delivered in 5 drops), and Premium Passes for Seasons 1–5. Not available on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or the Epic Games Store. |
EA FC 27 Standard Edition: $69.99
The Standard Edition covers the full FC 27 experience without early access. Pre-ordering before September 24, 2026 adds Pre-Order Challenges, three Icons or Heroes for Career Mode, a 5-star Coach, and a 5-star Youth Scout. The Grounds bonuses include the Signature Sweatsuit, a Tier 3 Amp inspired by Mbappe, and two Double AXP consumables for 10 matches. Owners of FC 26 also get a 92+ OVR Icon Player Item for that title.
EA FC 27 Ultimate Edition: $99.99
The Ultimate Edition adds up to 7 days of early access starting September 18, 2026, along with the Season 1 Premium Pass and 6,000 FC Points delivered across three monthly drops. It includes an extra Player Evolution slot, a Dynamic OVR Pre-Season Boost for Career Mode, and five additional Manager Live Challenge Creation slots on top of everything in the Standard Edition.
Pre-ordering by August 31, 2026 during the early bird window adds two limited bonuses: an 85+ OVR International Icon Player Item and a 93+ OVR Icon Player Pick for FC 26. Ultimate Edition pre-orders placed after August 31 still receive a 93+ OVR Icon Player Pick for FC 26, just without the International Icon bonus.
EA FC 27 Ultimate Plus Edition: $149.99
The Ultimate Plus Edition is only available during the early bird window, from July 23 to August 31, 2026, and is not sold on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, or Epic Games Store. It carries the highest reward count of any edition, with Premium Passes for all five seasons and 10,000 FC Points spread across five monthly drops.
FUT-focused rewards include an 85+ OVR International Icon, a 1 of 5 Hall of FUT direct player pick (choices include Adebayo Akinfenwa, Giovani dos Santos, Loic Remy, Marouane Fellaini, and Eljero Elia), and an additional Player Evolution slot. For FC 26, it grants a 93+ OVR Icon 1 of 4 player pick along with 99 DRI and 99 PHY stat evolutions.
EA FC 27 Early Access Start Time and Launch Date
Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition buyers get up to 7 days of early access, with full access beginning September 18, 2026. Standard Edition owners and everyone else can start playing when FC 27 launches globally on September 25, 2026.
EA FC 27 FC Points Release Schedule
FC Points do not arrive all at once. Ultimate Edition owners get their 6,000 points in three equal drops, with the first landing on initial Ultimate Team login and the remaining two arriving by the 15th of the following two months. The full amount must be claimed by August 1, 2027, and no points are issued after September 26, 2027.
Ultimate Plus Edition owners receive 10,000 points in five monthly drops under the same login-based system, and must claim the first drop by June 1, 2027 to receive the full amount.
How to Pre-Order EA FC 27
On Steam, visit the EA FC 27 store page, select an edition, and complete payment. On PlayStation Store, search for EA FC 27, tap Pre-order on the edition you want, and finish the transaction. On Xbox Store, open the EA FC 27 listing, choose an edition, and tap the Pre-Order button.
Which EA FC 27 Edition Should You Buy?
Most players who only care about the core game will get everything they need from the Standard Edition at $69.99. Anyone who wants to start playing a week before launch, and who values the recurring FC Points drops over the season, should look at the $99.99 Ultimate Edition instead. The $149.99 Ultimate Plus Edition only makes sense for Ultimate Team players actively building a squad, since it front-loads the most player picks and covers every season pass through the end of the roadmap. Keep in mind it disappears after August 31 and never comes to Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, or Epic Games Store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade from Ultimate Edition to Ultimate Plus Edition?
No. EA does not allow upgrading from the Ultimate Edition to the Ultimate Plus Edition after purchase.
Can I upgrade my copy from PS4 to PS5 or Xbox One to Xbox Series X|S?
Yes, this upgrade is free. Note that Grounds-related content stays locked out on PS4 and Xbox One regardless of the edition purchased.
Is EA FC 27 Lite available on all platforms?
FC 27 Lite launches September 25, 2026 at 16:00 UTC on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store, but not on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2.
