EA Sports FC 27 launches September 25, Mbappé and Bellingham on cover

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. – Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) has revealed the cover of the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Plus Edition, featuring Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham, following an extraordinary summer of football. The announcement also includes a first look at gameplay ahead of the title's worldwide release on September 25, 2026.

Limited-Time Ultimate Plus Edition

Available as a limited-time edition until August 31, the EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Plus Edition includes a comprehensive range of content for Football Ultimate Team™ (FUT™) and the full video game:

• Up to 10,000 FC Points, distributed in five monthly installments
• Premium Passes for Seasons 1 through 5
• A Hall of FUT Player Pick (1 of 5)
• Up to seven days of Early Access to FC 27, starting September 18

Full details are available here.

Mbappé and Bellingham United

Kylian Mbappé, previously announced as the cover star for both the Ultimate Edition and Standard Edition of EA SPORTS FC™ 27, is joined by Jude Bellingham, who returns to the cover of an EA SPORTS FC title for the third time. Together, the two cover stars showcase their shared passion for the franchise and celebrate their impact on global football culture.

"I am very proud to be featured on 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. "Each season brings new challenges and new opportunities, and I am excited to see fans write their own stories in FC 27."

"Every time I've had the chance to be part of EA SPORTS FC, it has been a special moment, and returning for a third cover alongside Kylian is no different," said Jude Bellingham. "I look forward to seeing fans dive into FC 27, experience everything the game has to offer, and create many new memories along the way."

New Features in EA SPORTS FC™ 27

Inspired by the FC player community and the connection shared by fans worldwide, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 introduces new ways to play The World's Game:

The Grounds

A new social football space that represents a side of football never before seen in EA SPORTS FC. Expanding the Clubs experience—from casual, fast-paced games to top-tier competitions—players can explore three districts inspired by football heritage. Evolve and customize your player on and off the pitch, guided by renowned mentors including Kylian Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, Paulo Dybala, and Alex Hunter.

Fully Rebuilt Career Transfer Market

Sign your next star in Manager Career Mode with a faster, smarter, and more dynamic Transfer Market. Enhanced by TransferRoom, player values are influenced by:

• Club purchasing power
• Player potential, ratings, and form

Master new negotiation tactics, compete in dynamic bidding wars, and navigate streamlined transfer processes as rival clubs recruit more strategically.

All-New Football Ultimate Team™ Gallery

Create and immortalize the club of your dreams in the FUT™ Gallery. Rank complete sets of Player Items—past and present—from clubs, leagues, national teams, and FUT™ campaigns to increase your Gallery Level, earning rewards and building your Club's identity throughout the new football season.

"In EA SPORTS FC 27, we are delivering more ways for all players to play, with entirely new experiences that mark a major step forward," said John Shepherd, VP and General Manager, EA SPORTS FC. "Whether through gameplay shaped by community feedback, the all-new FUT Gallery, a rebuilt Transfer Market in Career Mode, or creating and developing your player in The Grounds, our new social space that expands the Clubs experience beyond the pitch, FC 27 is designed to deepen players' connection to football."

Gameplay Improvements

Across all game modes, community-driven gameplay improvements contribute to greater control and fluidity, including:

• Dynamic corners
• Enhanced offensive awareness
• Rebalanced defensive AI

These changes result in a more player-focused experience.

Availability and Pre-Orders

Pre-orders are now available for EA SPORTS FC™ 27, launching on the following platforms:

• PlayStation®5
• PlayStation®4
• Xbox Series X|S
• Xbox One
• PC
• Nintendo Switch
• Nintendo Switch 2

Worldwide release: September 25, 2026 Early Access (Ultimate Edition and Ultimate Plus Edition): September 18, 2026

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