FC 28 PRE-ORDER & BUY
FC 28 pre-orders are available from July 22, 2027 in three different editions across multiple platforms.
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FC 28 Pre-Order
EA Sports FC is a series of football video games released by Electronic Arts, replacing the old FIFA franchise. FC 28 aims to offer an exciting and immersive football gaming experience.
The game is available worldwide on the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- EA App
- PC Steam
- PC Epic Games
- Nintendo Switch
- Nintendo Switch 2
FC 28 officially launches on Friday, September 24, 2027. Pre-orders open on July 22, 2027 at 5pm UK time and remain available until the day before release. When you pre-order FC 28, the disc is dispatched on release day, while the digital version can be played from midnight, subject to each platform’s local launch time.
Pre-ordering gives you access to the edition’s listed offers. If you do not plan to play regularly, waiting may be more economical, particularly during the holiday season when prices often drop.
Pre-Orders Release Date
When pre-orders have opened for each title| Video Game | Pre Order Start | Release Date |
|---|---|---|
| FC 28 | 22/07/27 Thu | 24/09/27 Fri |
| FC 27 | 23/07/26 Thu | 25/09/26 Fri |
| FC 26 | 16/07/25 Wed | 26/09/25 Fri |
| FC 25 | 17/07/24 Wed | 27/09/24 Fri |
| FC 24 | 13/07/23 Thu | 29/09/23 Fri |
| FIFA 23 | 20/07/22 Wed | 30/09/22 Thu |
| FIFA 22 | 11/07/21 Sun | 01/10/21 Fri |
| FIFA 21 | 18/06/20 Thu | 09/10/20 Fri |
| FIFA 20 | 08/06/19 Sat | 27/09/19 Fri |
| FIFA 19 | 09/06/18 Sat | 28/09/18 Fri |
| FIFA 18 | 05/06/17 Mon | 29/09/17 Fri |
| FIFA 17 | 12/06/16 Sun | 27/09/16 Tue |
| FIFA 16 | 15/06/15 Mon | 22/09/15 Tue |
| FIFA 15 | 09/06/14 Mon | 24/09/14 Wed |
| FIFA 14 | 10/06/13 Mon | 24/09/13 Tue |
| FIFA 13 | 04/06/12 Mon | 26/09/12 Wed |
Pre Order Offers
FC 28 editions include exclusive content, with Early Access available in the Ultimate and Ultimate+ Editions.
There are three FC 28 editions: Standard, Ultimate and Ultimate+. Those who pre order the two most expensive editions will be able to play the game up to seven days before the release of the Standard Edition. However, that is not the only difference. All editions offer exclusive content, such as special player items, while only Ultimate and Ultimate+ include FC Points.
Standard Edition Pre-Order Offers
- 24 HRSFC 27 92+ OVR ICON Player Item; One untradeable ICON item rated 92 or above for EA SPORTS FC 27, which is sold separately.
- SEP 24Career Mode Pre-Order Challenges; Unique Career Mode Challenges available from the beginning of Early Access.
- SEP 243 ICONs/Heroes for Career Mode; Start a Career Mode save with three unique players from football history.
- SEP 245-Star Coach; A Coach available for hire in Manager Career with five stars in every department.
- SEP 245-Star Youth Scout; A Youth Scout available for hire in Manager Career with five stars in every department.
- SEP 24The Grounds Signature Sweatsuit; Includes The Grounds Signature Sweatpants and Hoodie for your Avatar.
- SEP 24Tier 3 Amp inspired by Mbappé; A temporary Mbappé themed boost to your Avatar’s attributes.
- SEP 242 Double AXP for 10 Matches Consumables. Each consumable provides double AXP for ten matches, helping you level up Archetypes faster.
Ultimate Edition Offers
All Standard Edition offers except the FC 27 92+ OVR ICON Item PLUS:
- SEP 17/18Up to 7 days of Early Access; Full access begins on September 17 at 23:00 UTC on PC and September 18 at 00:00 local time on other platforms.
- SEP 17/186,000 FC Points, delivered as 3 × 2,000; The first 2,000 FC Points are granted upon the initial Ultimate Team login. The other two distributions are delivered by the 15th day of each of the following two months.
- SEP 17/18Season 1 Premium Pass; Must be used during Season 1 and will no longer be available after that Season ends.
- SEP 17/18Additional Ultimate Team Player Evolution Slot; Adds one extra Player Evolution Slot in Football Ultimate Team.
- SEP 17/18Dynamic OVR Pre-Season Boost; Provides an early boost to your squad’s Dynamic Overall Ratings in Manager Career.
- SEP 17/185-Star Senior Scout; A Senior Scout available in Manager Career with five stars in every department.
- SEP 17/185 additional Manager Live Challenge Creation Slots; Unlocks five more slots in the Manager Live Challenge Creation Portal.
- 24 HRSFC 27 99 DRI Stat Evolution; An Evolution that boosts an eligible player’s Dribbling attributes to 99 in EA SPORTS FC 27, which is sold separately.
- 24 HRSFC 27 93+ OVR ICON Player Item. One untradeable ICON Player Item rated 93 or above for FC 27.
Early Bird offers also include, for pre orders placed by August 31: The August 31 offer expires at 16:00 UTC. The Ultimate Edition Early Bird offer is not available through Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.
- SEP 17/18FC 28 85+ OVR International ICON Player Item; One untradeable International ICON item available from September 18 (Andrea Pirlo, Bastin Schweinsteiger, Christine Sinclair, Ellen White, Fernando Torres, Formiga, Gianluca Zambrotta, Hege Riise, Heinz Rummenigge, Lúcio, Pepe, Raphael Varane, Ruud Gullit, Sergio Aguero, Tobin Heath, Yaya Touré, Yuki Nagasato, Zinedine Zidane). It will be upgraded to its Champion version by November 30, 2027.
- 24 HRSFC 27 1 of 4 93+ OVR ICON Player Pick. Choose one of four untradeable ICON players rated 93 or above in FC 27.
Ultimate+ Edition Offers
The Ultimate+ Edition is only available until August 31, 2027. It is not available through Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch or Nintendo Switch 2.
All Ultimate Edition and Early Bird offers PLUS:
- SEP 17/18Premium Passes for Seasons 1–5; The Season 1 Premium Pass is available from September 18. The remaining Premium Passes become available during their corresponding Seasons.
- SEP 17/1810,000 FC Points, delivered as 5 × 2,000; The first distribution is granted upon the initial Ultimate Team login. The remaining four are delivered monthly, no later than the 15th day of each following month.
- SEP 17/18Hall of FUT Player Pick, choose 1 of 5; Choose one untradeable Hall of FUT item from Adebayo Akinfenwa, Giovani dos Santos, Loïc Rémy, Marouane Fellaini and Eljero Elia.
- 24 HRSFC 27 99 PHY Stat Evolution. An Evolution that boosts an eligible player’s Physical attributes to 99 in FC 27.
Buy FC 28
The full version of FC 28 must be purchased or accessed on PC through an active EA Play Pro subscription. Alternatively, FC 28 Lite offers a free preview with selected modes from September 24. You can get the full videogame from a video game retailer or through your console’s store, either during the pre-order period or after the official release.
These are the first decisions you’ll face. Whether to pre-order depends on how eager you are to access exclusive offers, while choosing between a digital or physical copy requires considering a few additional factors.
Digital Version or Physical Version?
Reasons to buy the digital version
- You can pre-download and start playing at midnight on the release date;
- You don’t have to visit a retail store;
- It’s easier to switch between games;
- Compatible with all consoles;
- No risk of damaging or losing a physical disc.
- Potential for a lower price;
- Ability to request a refund;
- Avoid the need for a large pre-download;
- Adds a physical copy to your collection;
- Possibility to sell it later.
How much does it cost
FC 28 prices vary according to the edition and platform. It may also be different depending on when you buy, your region, the store, promotions and discounts.
The list below is based on standard launch prices, including pre-orders, to maintain simplicity.
| Platform | Standard | Ultimate | Ultimate+ |
|---|---|---|---|
|
PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox Series X|S Xbox One |
£69.99 $69.99 €79.99 |
£99.99 $99.99 €109.99 |
£139.99 $149.99 €159.99 |
|
EA App Steam |
£59.99 $69.99 €69.99 |
£89.99 $99.99 €99.99 |
£129.99 $149.99 €149.99 |
| Epic Games |
£59.99 $69.99 €69.99 |
£89.99 $99.99 €99.99 |
n.a. |
| Switch 2 |
£59.99 $69.99 €69.99 |
£89.99 $99.99 €99.99 |
n.a. |
| Switch |
£54.99 $59.99 €59.99 |
£69.99 $79.99 €79.99 |
n.a. |
FC 28 Discounts are available for EA Play subscribers and for returning users who pre-order the Ultimate and Ultimate+ Editions through the FC 27 main in-game screen (consoles) or EA App page.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can pre-order FC 28 as soon as it becomes available. Pre-orders will start on July 22, 2027.
If you’ve decided to purchase a physical copy of FC 28, the process is straightforward: visit a retail store or order online, insert the disc into your console, log in to your EA App account (or create a new one), and start playing. However, if you opted for the digital version of FC 28, the steps are a bit more involved:
How to Buy a Digital Copy of FC 28
Make sure to double-check which account you are using before placing an order. If you share your console with others, rewards will only be credited to the account that purchased the game, and they cannot be transferred. It is also essential that the account matches the one you currently use; otherwise, you risk losing progress from previous editions, including your FC Points balance.
How to Buy a Digital Copy of FC 28
- Visit the EA App, Steam, Epic Games, or your console store, and search for ‘FC 28’.
- Choose one of the editions and complete the payment.
- Start the download if it’s available. If you pre-ordered the game, check your console’s library to find out when the pre-download becomes available. Typically, PC and Xbox downloads are accessible several weeks in advance, while PlayStation users may need to wait until closer to the early access date. Those who installed the EA Play trial will need to download a small file to unlock the full game.
- Log in to your EA account and start playing.
Make sure to double-check which account you are using before placing an order. If you share your console with others, rewards will only be credited to the account that purchased the game, and they cannot be transferred. It is also essential that the account matches the one you currently use; otherwise, you risk losing progress from previous editions, including your FC Points balance.
You can pre order in the biggest retail stores, like Amazon, Game and Best Buy, or directly on the console’s store.
Standard and Ultimate Edition pre-orders are accepted until launch. However, the Ultimate+ Edition and certain Ultimate Edition rewards are only available until August 31, 2027.
It is not possible to upgrade the Standard or Ultimate Edition to the Ultimate Plus Edition after purchase.
It is not possible to upgrade the Standard or Ultimate Edition to the Ultimate Plus Edition after purchase.
Digital console versions unlock at midnight local time on September 24 for the Standard Edition and September 17 for the Ultimate and Ultimate+ Editions, except on PC, where it unlocks worldwide one day earlier at 1 PM UK time.
The full game is unlocked at midnight in your console’s region. This applies to both editions. That’s why Australian players can start playing FC 28 before European players. PC players get access earlier, which will be a different time depending on where you are.
When you pre order FC 28, you don’t pay any extra cost. You will pay the same as you would pay if you buy it in the release date.
Prices vary according to the edition, platform, region, store, promotions, discounts and other factors.
You can order the game but you won’t get the free offers.
Pre-download is available for those who pre-ordered the game. Go to your console’s library to see when it will become available. If you are buying the game after the launch date, a download is immediately available.
No. If you’re an EA Play subscriber and have already downloaded the trial, simply download a small update on the launch day (or Ultimate Team early access day) to unlock the full game.
The download time varies depending on your platform and internet speed, but it typically takes about an hour to get the full game. Some features (excluding Ultimate Team) can be accessed before the download finishes.
For the trial, it’s highly recommended to wait until the download is complete. Playing while it’s still downloading will eat into your 10-hour limit.
For the trial, it’s highly recommended to wait until the download is complete. Playing while it’s still downloading will eat into your 10-hour limit.
You need around 100Gb of available storage space.
Some rewards are exclusive to pre-orders, while others are included with the Ultimate and Ultimate+ Editions. Certain rewards require an order by August 31, and the Ultimate+ Edition is unavailable after that date.
Standard Edition players can receive the FC 27 92+ OVR ICON Player Item by pre-ordering before launch. Ultimate Edition players must pre-order by August 31, 2027 at 16:00 UTC to receive the Early Bird ICON offers. The Ultimate Plus Edition is only available until the same deadline.
Pre-order rewards include Career Mode content, The Grounds customisation items and selected FC 27 content. Ultimate and Ultimate+ Editions also include Early Access, FC Points, Premium Passes, Ultimate Team rewards and additional Career Mode content.
The Grounds and its related pre-order content are not available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.
The Grounds and its related pre-order content are not available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch.
- FC 27 Pre Order Content
Available after placing the eligible pre order and redeeming the content in FC 27. - Early Access
Begins on September 16, 2027 at 23:00 UTC on PC and September 17 at 00:00 local time on other platforms. - All other FC 28 Pre Order Content
Available from September 17, 2027, unless otherwise stated. - 85+ OVR International ICON
Available from September 17, 2027. Upgraded to the Champion version by November 30, 2027. - 6,000 FC Points
First 2,000 upon the initial Ultimate Team login. The remaining two instalments arrive by the 15th of each of the following two months. - 10,000 FC Points
First 2,000 upon the initial Ultimate Team login. The remaining four instalments arrive monthly, no later than the 15th of each following month. - Season 1 Premium Pass
Available during Season 1 only. - Seasons 1 to 5 Premium Passes
Each Pass is available only during its corresponding Season. - Standard Edition Pre Order Offer
Available until September 23, 2027 at 23:00 UTC on PC and September 25 at 00:00 local time on other platforms. - Ultimate Edition Early Bird Offer
Available until August 31, 2027 at 16:00 UTC. - Ultimate Edition Regular Pre Order Offer
Available after August 31 and until September 23, 2027 at 23:00 UTC on PC or September 25 at 00:00 local time on other platforms. - Ultimate Plus Edition
Available only until August 31, 2027. - Ultimate and Ultimate Plus Loyalty Offer
Available until the release of FC 28. - FC 28 Club Membership
Players must log into both FC 26 and FC 28 before November 1, 2027 at 00:00 Pacific Time.
You will receive the first FC Points drop when you first log into Ultimate Team. Each subsequent drop will be granted by the 15th day of the following month.
Ultimate Edition players must claim the initial distribution by August 1, 2028 to receive all 6,000 FC Points (3x 2,000). Ultimate+ Edition players must claim the initial distribution by June 1, 2028 to receive all 10,000 FC Points. (5x 2,000).
No FC Points will be granted if the edition is redeemed after September 25, 2028.
Ultimate Edition players must claim the initial distribution by August 1, 2028 to receive all 6,000 FC Points (3x 2,000). Ultimate+ Edition players must claim the initial distribution by June 1, 2028 to receive all 10,000 FC Points. (5x 2,000).
No FC Points will be granted if the edition is redeemed after September 25, 2028.
FC 28 Ultimate Edition
When you pre-order the Ultimate Edition, you receive all the offers included in the Standard Edition, except the FC 26 92+ ICON Player, plus:
FC 28 Ultimate+ Edition
The Ultimate+ Edition is exclusively available as an Early Bird edition and includes all Ultimate Edition offers, plus:
When you pre-order the Ultimate Edition, you receive all the offers included in the Standard Edition, except the FC 26 92+ ICON Player, plus:
- Up to 7 days of Early Access
(limited time offer) - 6,000 FC Points, delivered as 3 × 2,000;
- 85+ International ICON Pack;
- Additional Evolution Slot;
- 5-Star Senior Scout;
- 5 additional UGC creation slots;
- Season 1 Premium Pass
(limited time offer) - FC 26 99 DRI Stat Evolution
(limited time offer) - FC 26 93+ ICON Player Pick available immediately
(limited time offer)
FC 28 Ultimate+ Edition
The Ultimate+ Edition is exclusively available as an Early Bird edition and includes all Ultimate Edition offers, plus:
- Premium Passes for Seasons 1–5 instead of only Season 1;
- 10,000 FC Points, delivered as 5 × 2,000, instead of 6,000;
- 1 of 5 Hall of FUT Direct Player Pick;
- FC 26 99 PHY Stat Evolution.
No. Ultimate Team mode is available in any edition.
The full version of FC 28 is not free-to-play. However, FC 28 Lite is a free-to-download preview featuring selected game modes, such as Kick-Off, with the option to upgrade to the full game. Its release is scheduled for September 24, 2027 at 16:00 UTC.
Yes, there is a FC game for both Nintendo consoles but Ultimate Plus Edition is not available.
If your console is shared, rewards will be granted solely to the account that purchased the game, and this cannot be changed.
For FIFA/FC fans, purchasing FC 28 is an obvious choice. Be prepared, though, for typical challenges like slow servers and occasional bugs. For casual players seeking a football/soccer simulation, FC 28 remains a solid option. If football isn’t your thing, other games may provide a more enjoyable experience.
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