The countdown for the official EA Sports FC 26 launch is on, with just a few weeks to go.

If you’re a football fan itching to get your hands on the latest instalment, we’ve got the lowdown on where to find it for the best price when it drops.

EA FC 26 has realistic gameplay

With the official release date set for 26 September, more ‘leaks’ and teasers (including the highest-rated players in the game) are being revealed.

The pre-orders for what is arguably one of the most highly anticipated sports game releases of the year opened on 16 July.

Some major retailers are now dropping their prices as we draw closer to the official launch date.

This means that if you haven’t yet pre-ordered the game, you’re likely to get it at a lower price than was previously available.

EA Sports FC 26 release date

EA Sports FC 26 will be released worldwide on 26 September 2025.

The game will be available for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Amazon Luna.

Last year’s game was released on 27 September 2024, so it’s been almost exactly one year to the day since EA Sports FC 26’s predecessor was made available.

EA Sports FC 26 price and deals

EA Sports FC 26 prices vary depending on which console you’re purchasing for and which retailer you buy from.

Most major retailers will be price-matching rivals, so look out for surprise price drops.

Very and Amazon have already reduced the price of EA FC 26 across all consoles.

At Very, the Nintendo Switch version of the game is now £47.99 instead of £54.99, saving shoppers £7.

For the XBox Series X and PlayStation 5, the pre-order price is £62.99, down from £69.99.

Amazon has similar reductions with the game priced at £62.95 for PlayStation 5 and £62.99 for XBox Series X.

Amazon shoppers can also pick up the Nintendo Switch version for £47.95.

Where to pre-order FC 26?

Great news for older and newer-gen players, FC is coming to a variety of consoles.

There’s also dual entitlement for PlayStation and Xbox players, allowing you to play on both last-gen and current-gen consoles with a single purchase.

As there are a lot of retailers competing for gaming fans’ business, prices vary widely across retailers, and some are offering price reductions for pre-orders to encourage you to shop now.

Ordering the game in advance will mean you’ll be able to start playing it as soon as it launches.

EA FC 26 price and deals

EA Sports FC 26 prices vary depending on which console you're purchasing for and which retailer you buy from.

Currently, some good deals can be found at Amazon and Very, where the price of EA FC 26 for Switch, Switch 2 and PlayStation 4 is between £5 and £10 cheaper than other retailers, depending on the console.

To help you shop around, we’ve found the following deals:

FC 26 on PlayStation 5

FC 26 on Xbox One & Xbox Series X

FC 26 on Nintendo Switch 2

FC 26 on PlayStation 4

FC 26 on Nintendo Switch

What new features will be in FC 26?

Hypermotion V makes kicks appear lifelike

The developers behind FC 26 have been listening to community feedback, and for this year’s version, several changes have been implemented to improve the game.

For example, there is now more responsive dribbling, smarter AI positioning, and sharper explosive movements, making the game feel fresh while keeping its core gameplay style.

Goalkeepers in the game have been given an overhaul, with more natural positioning, so you’re conceding fewer fluky goals when it matters.

Finally, player animations are now more lifelike, and new Playstyles and Player Roles give you more ways to shape your positioning and how you play.

What are the best FC 25 deals to shop?

If you’re not bothered about buying the latest release, Amazon has dramatically slashed the price of the 2025 edition of the game from £44.99 to just £9.99 for the XBOX Series X – that’s a 78% reduction.

PS5 fans can get a 64% discount at Amazon, with the game priced at £12.99, down from £44.99.

Meanwhile, it’s £21.99 for PS4 gamers, which is still an impressive 51% price drop.

Amazon says this is a ‘limited time deal’, which doesn’t last for long, in our experience.

We suggest adding the game for the console of your choice to your basket now to make sure you don’t miss out on the sale prices.

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