EA FC 27 will have an invite-only Closed Beta before the game’s full launch, giving selected players an early look at changes to Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, and the new Grounds feature. The test is scheduled to begin on August 5, 2026, and will run until August 25.
How to Get Into the EA FC 27 Closed Beta
There is no public sign-up that guarantees entry. EA will choose participants and contact them by email with a registration survey. The survey information says selected players will receive a confirmation email with more details and next steps by July 31, 2026.
Players who want to improve their chances can try the following:
- Log in to your EA account.
- Open your account settings.
- Set your region to the United Kingdom or the United States.
- Choose EA Sports FC as your favorite title.
- Turn on email notifications.
Those steps are not a guaranteed route into the beta. They simply make it possible for EA to contact you with a survey if your account is selected. The survey also indicates that the beta download will be available one day before the test begins.
EA FC 27 Closed Beta Schedule
The Closed Beta will last nearly three weeks. Here are the scheduled start and end times listed for each region:
| Region / Time Zone | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Time (PT) | 10:00 a.m. on August 5 | 10:00 a.m. on August 25 |
| Central Time (CT) | 12:00 p.m. on August 5 | 12:00 p.m. on August 25 |
| Eastern Time (ET) | 1:00 p.m. on August 5 | 1:00 p.m. on August 25 |
| Brasilia Time (BRT) | 2:00 p.m. on August 5 | 2:00 p.m. on August 25 |
| British Summer Time (BST) | 6:00 p.m. on August 5 | 6:00 p.m. on August 25 |
| Central European Summer Time (CEST) | 7:00 p.m. on August 5 | 7:00 p.m. on August 25 |
| China Standard Time (CST) | 1:00 a.m. on August 6 | 1:00 a.m. on August 26 |
| Korean Standard Time (KST) | 2:00 a.m. on August 6 | 2:00 a.m. on August 26 |
| Japan Standard Time (JST) | 2:00 a.m. on August 6 | 2:00 a.m. on August 26 |
| Australian Eastern Time (AET) | 3:00 a.m. on August 6 | 3:00 a.m. on August 26 |
| New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) | 5:00 a.m. on August 6 | 5:00 a.m. on August 26 |
What the Beta Will Include
The test will let selected players try parts of EA FC 27 ahead of early access. The announced areas include Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Clubs, and The Grounds. EA is using the test to gather feedback on multiple parts of the game before launch.
EA also released an official reveal trailer for EA Sports FC 27:
If an invitation arrives, check the email linked to your EA account and complete the survey before looking for download instructions. Tell us what you think about the Closed Beta schedule in the comments, and follow us on X, Bluesky, YouTube, Instagram.
EA Sports FC 27
Developed by EA Vancouver
Welcome to The World’s Game in EA Sports FC 27. Step into The Grounds to experience a football playground where the streets meet the stadium, and feel greater control in every mode as community-driven innovations deliver more true-to-football gameplay.
- Genre: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2026-09-25
- Publisher: EA Sports
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Age Rating:
PEGI 16
