We’re less than a month away from the start of the virtual college football season. EA did a great job heightening excitement for the upcoming football season with its Opening Kickoff event. Last week’s closed beta didn’t hurt expectations. We also learned the series is finally going to land on PC, which should open the floodgates for crazy mods. Let’s talk video games.
Key Facts At A Glance
- Release date: July 9, 2026 (worldwide)
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (Steam, Epic, EA App)
- Early access: July 2 (MVP+ membership and EA Play trial); July 6 (Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle Advance Access)
- Editions: Standard $69.99, Deluxe $99.99, MVP Bundle (with Madden NFL 27)
- PC milestone: First PC release of the franchise’s modern revival