How Much Will EA FC 26 Cost?

At this stage, pricing isn’t official, but all indicators suggest that FC 26 will follow the same model as FC 26 Coins its predecessor:

    Standard Edition: $69.99

    Ultimate Edition: $99.99

EA’s CFO, Stuart Canfield, confirmed in a recent earnings call that the company has no plans to raise prices across its core sports titles this year. That’s good news for returning players and newcomers alike.

Those who opt for the Ultimate Edition will likely receive a bundle of extras, including:

    Early access to the game, often several days before the standard release

    FC Points used to buy packs in Ultimate Team

    Special kits and cosmetic bonuses

    Possibly exclusive World Cup-themed content as part of EA’s tie-in strategy

We expect pre-orders to begin in mid-July, shortly after the official reveal. Along with this, EA is expected to unveil the cover stars of the game-usually a highly anticipated moment among fans.

Which Platforms Will EA FC 26 Be Available On?

This year’s edition could be pivotal in defining the future of support for legacy consoles. Here’s what we can reasonably expect for EA FC 26 platform availability:

    PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S – These consoles will receive the most complete version of the game, with cutting-edge visuals and new gameplay tech.

    PC – Expected to receive parity with next-gen consoles again, as it did with FC 24 and FC 25.

    PlayStation 4 and Xbox One – Despite aging hardware, these consoles still have millions of active users, so EA will likely continue full support in 2025.

    Nintendo Switch – The original model may only receive a Legacy Edition again, which is essentially a roster update.

    Nintendo Switch 2 (if released in time) – EA may target this new hardware with a full version, depending on its market rollout.

In summary, FC 26 is expected to support all major gaming platforms, though the feature set and graphical fidelity will likely differ based on hardware capabilities.

EA’s World Cup Playbook: Expect Big Tie-ins with FIFA 2026

One of the biggest differences between this year’s game and previous entries is the unique opportunity presented by the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which takes place shortly after FC 26’s release.

In an EA Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Andrew Wilson said the company was preparing to "activate deeply in and around the celebration of football" during the World Cup, using EA FC 26 as the core platform. That suggests that we can expect:

    World Cup-themed in-game events

    National team-themed Ultimate Team content

    Limited-time tournaments and challenges

    Custom stadium designs, kits, and fan celebrations

This would represent one of the largest real-world integration efforts EA has ever attempted with EA FC 26 Coins its football franchise.