Pre-orders for EA Sports FC 27 go live today, July 23, alongside the full gameplay reveal trailer — and the face on the box is one that Singapore football fans will recognise instantly. Kylian Mbappé is confirmed as the Ultimate Edition cover star, returning to the EA football series for the first time in four years after his record-breaking 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign. Here’s everything confirmed so far.
Mbappé’s Fourth Cover — First Under the FC Name
Mbappé previously appeared on the covers of FIFA 21, FIFA 22, and FIFA 23, all while at Paris Saint-Germain. This is his fourth overall series cover but his first under the EA Sports FC branding, and it comes on the back of one of the most watched World Cup performances in recent memory — 10 goals and the Golden Boot at the 2026 tournament. He is pictured in Real Madrid’s white kit, reflecting his move to the Spanish capital that has seen him become arguably the best player on the planet.
The Standard Edition features a different cover composition to the Ultimate Edition — and it’s not just cosmetic. EA has confirmed that the background of the Standard Edition art is actually the first look at FC The Grounds, the new open-world social hub at the centre of FC 27.
FC The Grounds: An Open World Replaces the Menu Screen
The headline new feature in FC 27 is FC The Grounds — a walkable, 3D open-world hub that replaces the traditional menu-based navigation. Instead of moving through screens to reach different game modes, players will explore a football-themed environment divided into districts inspired by famous footballing nations, with architecture drawing on cities like Paris and London.
Within The Grounds, players can access the full range of FC 27 modes, interact with other players online, take part in street football activities (similar to the returning Volta-style gameplay), try new mini-games including football tennis, and customise their avatar. Brand partnerships with Nike, Adidas, and Puma are reportedly integrated into the space as in-world shops. It is the most ambitious structural change EA has made to the series since the FIFA-to-FC rebrand.
Release Date, Platforms, and Early Access
EA Sports FC 27 launches globally on September 25, 2026 across the following platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X|S
- Xbox One
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Nintendo Switch
- PC (via EA App and Steam)
Nintendo Switch 2 support is notably confirmed from day one — a first for the EA Sports FC series on Nintendo’s newest hardware. Owners of the Ultimate Edition, as well as active EA Play and EA Play Pro subscribers, will receive early access to FC 27 ahead of the main September 25 launch date.
Pre-Order and Pricing
Pre-orders are open today across all major platforms. EA has confirmed a price of USD $69.99 for the Standard Edition; Singapore dollar pricing is yet to be confirmed and will vary by storefront. Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition secures early access and a number of in-game bonuses — full contents are expected to be detailed through EA’s official channels following today’s reveal.
For Singapore fans, EA Sports FC is one of the most-played football games in the country, with the sport’s enormous local following — from English Premier League viewing to the Singapore Premier League — feeding directly into the game’s player base. The full reveal trailer is live now on the EA SPORTS FC YouTube channel, and you can keep up with further FC 27 news as it drops in our game news archive.