While EA Sports FC 25 doesn't officially release for everyone until later this week, you can still play it early. Those who have pre-ordered the game's Ultimate Edition can play the full game right now,

EA Sports has officially confirmed the release schedule for EA Sports FC 25, the latest entry in its renowned football series. With the early access launch scheduled for Sept. 20, followed by a global release on Sept.

Release date and start time countdown for when EA Sports FC 25 early access and the EA Play 10 hour trial will come out.

EA Sports FC 25 will also welcome a new class of ‘Icons’, a series of former football greats. EA has confirmed that Gareth Bale and Buffon have made the list this year alongside five female footballers: Lotta Schelin, Aya Myiami, Julie Foudy, Marinette Pichon and Nadine Angerer.

EA Sports has created the latest instalment of its EA FC videogame series (we're still calling it FIFA), with FC 25 set to hit the shelves this week. The player ratings are a source of anticipation each year,

Learn how to play EA FC 25 early with the EA Play 10-hour trial on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

If you want to play EA Sports FC 25 a full week before the September 27 release date, then you'll need to purchase the more expensive Ultimate Edition. The EA FC 25 Ultimate Edition comes with a selection of in-game perks,