When FC 27 early access starts depends on your platform and whether you're playing with a pre-order or an EA Play membership. PC Ultimate Edition access is scheduled for September 17, 2026, at 23:00 UTC. On PS5, Ultimate Edition pre-orders unlock at regional midnight on September 18, 2026. EA Play's 10-hour trial has a separate start time: September 18, 2026, at 04:00 UTC on PC and PS5.
FC 27 PC early access times
PC Ultimate Edition pre-orders through the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store unlock at the same time worldwide. Existing Ultimate Plus Edition pre-orders unlock then too, as does full-game access through EA Play Pro. Use the table below to find the date and time in your region.
PC Ultimate Edition, existing Ultimate Plus pre-orders, and EA Play Pro
| Time zone | Unlock date | Unlock time |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | September 17, 2026 | 23:00 |
| Pacific (PDT) | September 17, 2026 | 4 p.m. |
| Eastern (EDT) | September 17, 2026 | 7 p.m. |
| UK (BST) | September 18, 2026 | Midnight |
| Central Europe (CEST) | September 18, 2026 | 1 a.m. |
For Steam players, the early-access schedule applies to an eligible Ultimate Edition pre-order. EA Play Pro is a separate option available only through the EA app on PC; it isn't available through Steam or Epic Games Store.
FC 27 PS5 early access starts at regional midnight
PS5 Ultimate and Ultimate Plus Edition pre-orders are scheduled to unlock at midnight at the start of September 18, 2026, in your region. For these editions, use the midnight unlock in your region instead of the PC timetable above.
If you're playing through the EA Play trial on PS5, follow the trial timetable below. The trial is scheduled to start at 04:00 UTC on September 18, 2026, on a separate schedule from the purchased editions. EA Play Pro isn't available on PS5.
When does the FC 27 EA Play trial start?
The 10-hour trial for EA Play members on PC and PS5 is scheduled to start at the times below. The trial starts five hours after PC Ultimate Edition and EA Play Pro access. The 10-hour limit applies to the EA Play trial; EA Play Pro provides full-game access on PC through the EA app.
EA Play 10-hour trial on PC and PS5
| Time zone | Trial start date | Trial start time |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | September 18, 2026 | 04:00 |
| Pacific (PDT) | September 17, 2026 | 9 p.m. |
| Eastern (EDT) | September 18, 2026 | Midnight |
| UK (BST) | September 18, 2026 | 5 a.m. |
| Central Europe (CEST) | September 18, 2026 | 6 a.m. |
Which editions and memberships include FC 27 early access?
Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition include full-game early access, advertised as up to seven days. Ultimate Edition remains available for pre-order through September 24, 2026, on PS5, the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store.
Ultimate Plus Edition is no longer available to pre-order. If you already ordered it, follow the Ultimate Edition unlock schedule for your platform. Ultimate Plus wasn't offered through Epic Games Store.
For subscription access, choose the timetable that matches your membership: EA Play offers a 10-hour trial on PC and PS5, while EA Play Pro provides full-game access through the EA app on PC. EA Play Pro access starts at the same time as PC Ultimate Edition; the regular EA Play trial starts later.
FC 27 Standard Edition release date and time
PC Standard Edition is scheduled to unlock on September 24, 2026, at 23:00 UTC. That's 4 p.m. PDT or 7 p.m. EDT on September 24, 2026, and midnight BST or 1 a.m. CEST on September 25, 2026. PS5 Standard Edition pre-orders unlock at regional midnight at the start of September 25, 2026.
To find your start time, check your platform and edition or membership. On PC, Ultimate Edition and EA Play Pro access start at the same time; on PS5, purchased early-access editions unlock at midnight in your region. If you're using EA Play on either platform, use the separate trial schedule.
Sources
- EA — [EA SPORTS FC 27 Launch Update](https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-27/news/pitch-notes-fc27-launch-update)
- EA Forums — [FC 27 Global Launch Timelines](https://forums.ea.com/blog/ea-sports-fc-game-info-hub-en/fc-27-global-launch-timelines/13709824)
- EA — [FC 27 Editions and Release Dates](https://www.ea.com/games/ea-sports-fc/fc-27/news/fc-27-editions-and-release-dates)
- EA Help — [How to Join EA Play on PC](https://help.ea.com/en/articles/ea-account/join-ea-play-on-pc/)
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