Mbappé and Bellingham Welcome You to EA Sports FC 27

Redwood City, California – July 23, 2026 – Today Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) unveiled the Ultimate Plus Edition cover of EA SPORTS FC™ 27, featuring Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, following a memorable football summer, along with a first look at EA SPORTS FC 27 gameplay, ahead of the game's worldwide launch scheduled for September 25, 2026.

WATCH THE EA SPORTS FC™ 27 REVEAL TRAILER

Available in a limited edition until August 31, the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Plus Edition includes a range of content for both Football Ultimate Team™ (FUT™) and the full game, including up to 10,000 FC Points distributed in five monthly Drops✝, Premium Pass for Seasons 1-5, a choice of Hall of FUT players (1 of 5), plus up to seven days early access to FC 27 starting September 18. Click here for full details.

KYLIAN MBAPPÉ AND JUDE BELLINGHAM ARE THE FC 27 COVER STARS 

Alongside Kylian Mbappé, who was announced earlier this week as the cover star for the Ultimate and Standard Editions of EA SPORTS FC™ 27, Jude Bellingham returns to the cover of an EA SPORTS FC™ title for the third time as one of football's most influential stars. Together, the cover stars showcase their shared passion for the franchise and celebrate their impact on global football culture, uniting fans worldwide.

“I am very proud to be featured in three editions of EA SPORTS FC 27 and to share the Ultimate Plus Edition cover with my Real Madrid teammate, Jude Bellingham,” said Kylian Mbappé. “Every season brings new challenges and new opportunities, and I can't wait to see fans write their own stories in FC 27.”

“Every time I've had the opportunity to be part of EA SPORTS FC, it's been a special moment, and returning to the cover for the third time alongside Kylian is no exception,” said Jude Bellingham. “I can't wait for fans to dive into FC 27, discover everything the game has to offer, and create many new memories along the way.”

EA SPORTS FC™ 27 BRINGS EVERYONE CLOSER TO THE WORLD’S GAME 

Inspired by the FC player community and the bond that unites fans worldwide, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 introduces new ways to play The World’s Game, including:

• The Grounds: The new dedicated football social platform, The Grounds, represents an aspect of the sport that has never existed in EA SPORTS FC until now. Expanding the Clubs experience with fast-paced, informal friendly matches to top-tier competitions, explore three neighborhoods inspired by football tradition. Progress and customize your player as you develop your game on and off the pitch with guidance from world-renowned mentors, including Kylian Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, Paulo Dybala, and Alex Hunter.

• A completely revamped Career Transfer Market: Sign your next star in Manager Career with a faster, smarter, and more dynamic Transfer Market than ever before. Optimized by TransferRoom, player value is influenced by club purchasing power, player potential, ratings, and fitness, ensuring greater realism. Master new negotiation tactics, compete in dynamic auctions, and manage streamlined transfer procedures, as rival clubs recruit players more strategically.

• The brand new Football Ultimate Team™ Album: Create and immortalize your dream team in the FUT™ Album and rate complete sets of player items from the past and present, belonging to different clubs, leagues, nations, and FUT™ campaigns, to increase your Album Level, earn rewards, and build your team's identity during the new football season.

“In EA SPORTS FC 27, we offer every player more ways to play, with completely new experiences that mark a significant step forward,” said John Shepherd, VP & GM of EA SPORTS FC. “Whether it's gameplay shaped by community feedback, the brand new FUT Album, a completely revamped Transfer Market in Career Mode, or the ability to create and grow your own footballer in The Grounds, our new social space that expands the Clubs experience beyond the pitch, FC 27 is designed to strengthen players' connection to football and to each other.”

Across all game modes in EA SPORTS FC™ 27, community-suggested gameplay improvements contribute to greater precision in controls and increased fluidity, with dynamic corner kicks, enhanced offensive awareness, and a rebalanced defensive AI, for a more player-centric gaming experience.

PRE-ORDER EA SPORTS FC™ 27 TODAY

Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC™ 27, which will be released on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2. EA SPORTS FC™ 27 will be available worldwide starting September 25, 2026, while early access for the Ultimate Editions and Ultimate Plus Editions will begin on September 18, 2026.

The Ultimate Plus Edition of EA SPORTS FC™ 27 includes:

• Up to 7 days early access

• Premium Pass for Seasons 1 to 5

• 10,000 FC Points over 5 months✝

• Ultimate Team

• International Icon Player Item with OVR greater than 85

• A choice of five Hall of FUT™ players (choose 1 from Adebayo Akinfenwa, Giovani dos Santos, Loic Remy, Marouane Fellaini, Eljero Ellia)

• Additional player Evo slot

• DRI stats evolution to 99 in EA SPORTS FC™ 26 (sold separately)

• PHY stats evolution to 99 for EA SPORTS FC™ 26

• Choice of 1 player out of 4 with OVR 93+ in the ICON category for EA SPORTS FC™ 26

• Career

• Pre-order challenges

• Dynamic OVR boost in pre-season

• 3 ICON/Heroes

• 5-star coach

• 5-star youth scout

• 5-star senior scout

• +5 Live challenge creation slots for the manager

• The Grounds

• The official The Grounds tracksuit

• Mbappé's AMP Level 3

• 2x AXP for 10 matches

Additionally, starting September 18, 2026, EA Play subscribers can be among the first to enter The Grounds and experience an even more authentic football gameplay experience with the 10-hour early access trial of EA SPORTS FC™ 27. EA Play Pro subscribers will have day-one access to the EA Play Pro Edition, which includes all content and benefits available with the Ultimate Edition.

All subscribers regularly receive Football Ultimate Team™ Draft tokens and new cosmetic items in The Grounds. Plus, save 10% on pre-orders and EA digital purchases, including game downloads, FC Points, and DLC. For more information on EA Play, visit ea.com/ea-play. 

AUTHENTICITY AT THE HEART OF THE WORLD’S GAME

Discover unparalleled authenticity in EA SPORTS FC™ 27 with over 21,000 players from more than 800 clubs and national teams, competing in over 130 stadiums and more than 35 leagues, thanks to the contribution of over 300 international football partners.

Only EA SPORTS FC™ 27 brings together the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, UEFA Conference League, CONMEBOL Libertadores, Premier League, Bundesliga, and LALIGA EA SPORTS in one game, along with the Google Pixel Frauen-Bundesliga, Liga F Moeve, Barclays Women’s Super League, Arkema Première Ligue, National Women's Soccer League, and UEFA Women's Champions League.

For more information on EA SPORTS FC™ 27, visit ea.com/fc27 and be sure to follow the international social channels to stay updated on all the latest news and announcements related to EA SPORTS FC™.