FC 28 RELEASE DATE

FC 28 Release Date

EA Sports FC 28 is released worldwide on Friday, September 24, 2027. Eligible Ultimate Edition owners start playing up to seven days before the worldwide launch, while EA Play members get a limited-time trial before release.

FC 28 launches worldwide on Friday, September 24, 2027. The game is available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and Windows PC via the EA App, Steam, and Epic Games Store.

Release times vary by platform and region. Console versions unlock at midnight local time on September 24. On PC, the game becomes available at 23:00 UTC on September 23, allowing some players to access it shortly before the worldwide release date.

Players who purchase the Ultimate Edition or Ultimate Plus Edition can access the full game from September 17, 2027, up to seven days before the worldwide launch.

Alternatively, EA Play members can access the FC 28 trial. The EA Play trial provides up to 10 hours with the full game from September 17, so subscribers can play before the worldwide release and carry progress into the purchased game.

The free FC 28 preview features selected content and game modes such as Kick Off and launches on September 24, 2027.

On PC, EA Play Pro members receive unlimited access to the full game from September 17, 2027, for the early-access period. Access requires an active membership.

FC 27 was released on September 25, 2026. EA Sports FC 28 will be the fifth instalment in the EA Sports FC series.