EA SPORTS has officially revealed EA SPORTS FC 27 featuring Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham
The latest entry introduces a new social football neighborhood called The Grounds alongside a collectible FUT Gallery
Global launch is scheduled for September 25 with early access starting September 18 for eligible editions
EA SPORTS has officially revealed EA SPORTS FC 27, setting a worldwide launch date of September 25, 2026. The upcoming entry features Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham as joint cover athletes for the limited-time Ultimate Plus Edition.
The latest installment introduces major gameplay and structural additions to the football simulation series. Leading the updates is “The Grounds,” a brand-new social playground designed to expand the traditional Clubs experience into dynamic neighborhood districts. Players can customize their footballer, join casual or competitive matches, and progress with guidance from iconic mentors like Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, Paulo Dybala, and Alex Hunter.
Beyond social hubs, EA SPORTS FC 27 introduces the FUT Gallery, allowing players to curate and grade sets of past and present player items across leagues and nations to unlock seasonal rewards. Career Mode receives a rebuilt Transfer Market powered by TransferRoom mechanics, while general pitch gameplay gets enhanced with dynamic corner controls, rebalanced AI defending, and improved fluid movement.
EA SPORTS FC 27 releases worldwide on September 25, 2026, across PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2, with early access beginning September 18.
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