FC 27 Launch Timeline: Web App Drops Soon Ahead of Early Access & Worldwide Release

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FC 27 launches worldwide on September 25, 2026, with early access beginning September 17 on PC and September 18 on consoles. The Web App opens September 16, followed by the Companion App on September 17. Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus owners get seven days of early access, while Standard Edition players join at the worldwide launch. Players looking to strengthen their Ultimate Team early can also buy FC 27 Coins to accelerate squad building and prepare for the new season.

FC 27 Launch Times at a Glance

When Does FC 27 Early Access Start?

For PC players in the US, FC 27 early access begins at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT on Thursday, September 17. This corresponds to 23:00 UTC.

Console players have a different schedule. Ultimate Edition owners on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch 2 can start playing at midnight local time on Friday, September 18.

That means US PC players get into FC 27 several hours before console players. Early access lasts for seven days, ending when the worldwide launch begins.

FC 27 Web App and Companion App Release

The FC 27 Web App launches on September 16 at 1:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM MT / 10:00 AM PT.

Returning players with an established FC 26 club are expected to receive early access to the Web App, while new players may need to wait until the game's wider launch. EA account two-factor authentication is also required.

The Companion App follows on September 17 at 1:00 PM ET, allowing players to manage their Ultimate Team activities through iOS and Android.

EA Play Trial and EA Play Pro

EA Play members can access a 10-hour trial of FC 27 beginning at midnight ET on September 18. For Central, Mountain, and Pacific players, this means the trial starts on Thursday evening at 11:00 PM CT, 10:00 PM MT, and 9:00 PM PT.

Progress from the trial carries over if players purchase the full game.

Meanwhile, EA Play Pro subscribers on PC receive the full game at 7:00 PM ET on September 17, matching PC Ultimate Edition early access.

FC 27 Worldwide Release Date

The official FC 27 release date is Friday, September 25, 2026.

On PC, the worldwide launch actually begins the previous evening at 7:00 PM ET / 6:00 PM CT / 5:00 PM MT / 4:00 PM PT on September 24. On consoles, the game becomes available at midnight local time on September 25.

This is when Standard Edition owners can finally enter the full game.

The free FC 27 Lite version arrives later on September 25 at 12:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM CT / 10:00 AM MT / 9:00 AM PT.

Which FC 27 Editions Include Early Access?

The seven-day early access period is included with the Ultimate Edition, priced at $99.99, and the Ultimate Plus Edition, priced at $149.99. The early-bird purchase window for Ultimate Plus closed on August 31.

The Standard Edition costs $69.99 and does not include the seven-day early access period. Players who own Standard Edition can instead wait for the September 25 worldwide launch.

Key FC 27 Launch Dates

Several Ultimate Team activities arrive around launch:

· September 14: TOTW community voting begins.

· September 16: Web App launches, with TOTW 1 expected.

· September 17: Season 1, Ones to Watch, begins.

· September 18: Early access starts, alongside launch content including TOTW 1 and 2, Ones to Watch SBCs, Squad Foundations, and Evolutions.

· September 25: Worldwide launch and the community-voted Destined for Glory campaign.

With the Web App opening first, followed by PC early access and then console access, FC 27 players have several important dates to track before September 25. If you're planning to build your Ultimate Team immediately, knowing the exact platform-specific unlock time will help you get started as soon as your version becomes available. For players looking to strengthen their squads from day one, cheap Fut 27 Coins can help accelerate squad building and prepare for the new season.