EA Sports FC 27 is set for its official reveal, but when can gamers pre-order? We’ve got all the expected info, including early access and other pre-order perks, ahead of the first trailer drop
EA Sports is set to officially unveil EA FC 27 with the game’s first trailer later today (Thursday, July 23). The hype is building for the latest in the long-running football sim series thanks to the release of two new covers.
As is tradition, the cover of EA FC 27 features a major football superstar. The man who has that honour this year is Real Madrid and France forward Kylian Mbappe, who graces both the Standard and Ultimate Edition covers.
Very little has been officially revealed about FC 27 so far, but the Standard Edition cover has hinted at plenty of new features. While Mbappe takes the spotlight, there are dozens of teases pointing towards fresh content.
Beyond the new features and gameplay tweaks, attention is turning quickly to pre-order bonuses and early access. Ahead of today’s major announcement at 5pm, prominent EA FC leakers have got their hands on information about the new Ultimate Edition – and more.
Here’s everything you need to know about the expected date you can pre-order, the perks you’ll get if you do so, and more.
EA FC 27 expected pre-order dates and prices
If EA FC 27 follows the same path as its predecessors, then pre-orders could open as soon as today. The last three FC games were all available for pre-order on the day they were officially unveiled.
For EA FC 26, that was July 16, 2025. We are a week late to meet the same deadline, which is likely due to EA hoping to capitalise on the interest following the conclusion of this year’s World Cup.
Both EA FC 25 and EA FC 24 were revealed in the same week for their respective years, so there’s precedent to expect pre-orders to open as soon as the EA FC 27 reveal trailer drops on YouTube at 5pm today.
Pre-ordering the game usually ensures a week of early access before the official release date, too. Once again, each FC game has come out at roughly the same time every year, which is usually the last Friday in September – so expect EA FC 27 to drop on Friday, September 25.
Early access is almost certainly going to come seven days before that for Ultimate Edition customers and EA Play subscribers. Indeed, leakers have indicated this to be the case, so the earliest players can get their hands on the new game will be Friday, September 18.
As for pricing, EA Sports is rumoured to have thrown a spanner in the works for EA FC 27. While each FC title has come with a Standard Edition and an Ultimate Edition, FC 27 is set to introduce a third version, according to leakers.
The likes of insider DetectiveFUT, who is prominent on X, formerly Twitter, has said that an Ultimate+ Edition is coming for EA FC 27, While pricing for this version isn’t yet disclosed by EA Sports or leakers, many insiders fear it could come with a hefty £120 price tag.
In fact, the Ultimate Edition+ is teased by EA Sports in the cover for the Standard Edition. One of many Easter Eggs in the cover shows off the Ultimate Edition, while another piece of cover art features Mbappe and Jude Bellingham and is expected to be the Ultimate Edition+ cover art.
The Standard and Ultimate Editions of EA FC 27 are likely to stay at the same prices as last year, however. That means a cost of £69.99 and £99.99 on consoles, and £59.99 and £89.99 for the respective versions on PC.
EA FC 27 Ultimate Edition and Ultimate+ rewards and content leaks
The Ultimate Edition for EA FC has typically represented a chance for gamers to get a leg up on the opposition in Ultimate Team, as well as offering extras for Career Mode and Clubs. But with the rumoured arrival of the Ultimate+ Edition, there are even more perks for those willing to shell out more of their hard-earned cash.
According to DetectiveFUT, pre-ordering the Standard Edition guarantees an Icon player item rated 92 overall or above for FUT. It also includes pre-order challenges and a season boost for Career Mode, and three exclusive playable Icons and Heroes.
A five-star coach and five-star youth coach are also included for Career Mode. An Archetype unlock and two Archetype XP multipliers are also features, as well as a version of Kylian Mbappe for use in Ultimate Team and world customisation for the long-rumoured new open world mode, The Grounds.
There are also reportedly set to be ‘early bird’ and standard pre-order bonuses for those buying the Ultimate Edition. Both include all of the perks of the Standard Edition pre-order, plus a whole lot more.
It includes seven days early access, a premium pass for one FC Season, and three batches of 2,000 FC Points. An additional FUT Evolution slot will be made available, as well as a 99 Dribbling stat evolution to boost one player in FUT.
The Icon available in the Standard Edition will be a 93+ OVR player pick rather than a random player rated 92 or over. There will also be an additional five User Generated Content Creation slots – a feature that more light will hopefully be shone upon during tonight’s big reveal – and a five-star senior scout for Career Mode.
The only difference between the early bird and standard pre-order of the Ultimate Edition is that the early bird offer comes with an 85+ International Icon pack. The Ultimate+ edition, which is reportedly only available as an early bird pre-order, includes that same pack for FUT but plenty of other features.
These include five Premium Season Passes, five batches of 2,000 FC Points, plus a special, first-ever 1 of 5 Direct Hall of FUT Player Pick. The Hall of FUT is another new campaign coming in EA FC 27, and will celebrate iconic players and fan favourites with boosted player items.
The Ultimate Edition+ early bird pre-order also includes a 99 Physical stat Evolution, giving FUT players a major advantage going into the new season.
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