EA is back with EA SPORTS FC 27. It doesn’t matter if it looks the same or plays the same; this is the next big football game everyone will be playing for the next 12 months. If you want to get involved, check out our complete and detailed early access guide.
I’ve been there; you’re convinced you’re not going to buy this year’s game, or you’ll wait for reviews, but then you see everyone streaming the new FC game. Talking about it. Glazing it like it’s the best soccer game ever. That’s hitting with EA FC 27 right now for many, and early access gives you the first chance to see the changes on the pitch in 2026, going into 2027.
When Does EA FC 27 Early Access Start? Release Date
You can start playing EA FC 27 early access from September 17.
Bear with me, as FC 27 has many editions and little roundabouts we have to navigate first to give you all the dates and times. But EA has made it clear that the first instance of FC 27 being playable is the 17th, adjusted for regions and time zones, of course.
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Find out more about the early access start times below.
What Time Does EA FC 27 Early Access Launch?
According to EA, September 17 at 23:00 UTC is when early access begins, but it’s restricted to PC at first. It goes live for all platforms an hour later at ’00:00 regional time.’
Let’s get straight into this, and let me show you what this date and time looks like worldwide.
| Region / Time Zone | EA FC 27 Early Access Release Times |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 4:00 PM—September 17 |
| Central Time (CT) | 6:00 PM—September 17 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 7:00 PM—September 17 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 8:00 PM—September 17 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 12:00 AM—September 18 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 1:00 AM—September 18 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 7:00 AM—September 18 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 8:00 AM—September 18 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 8:00 AM—September 18 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 9:00 AM—September 18 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 11:00 AM—September 18 |
How to Get Early Access For EA FC 27
You need to purchase FC 27’s Ultimate Edition to start playing from September 17 at 23:00 UTC.
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Here’s everything you need to know, courtesy of EA:
- Early Access: EA SPORTS FC 27 Ultimate Edition players can start playing on PC on 17 September at 23:00 UTC, and on all other platforms on 18 September at 00:00 regional time.
- EA Play Pro: EA Play Pro members can access the full game on 17 September at 23:00 UTC.
- EA Play Trial: EA Play members can access a 10-hour trial on 18 September at 04:00 UTC.
- Worldwide Launch: EA SPORTS FC 27 launches on PC on 24 September at 23:00 UTC, and on all other platforms on 25 September at 00:00 regional time.
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