EA Play is offering new members their first month for $0.99, with access to EA SPORTS FC 26 included in the deal. EA outlined the promotion in its Steam announcement, which says the offer will run through August 18, 2026.
The membership also comes with Football Ultimate Team Draft Tokens and seasonal rewards for Clubs. That gives FC 26 players a few extra bonuses alongside the main game access.
More EA Play benefits in August
EA Play members can also receive monthly Weapon Charms during Apex Legends™ Season 30, along with 10% off select Battle Passes, Apex Coins, and other eligible purchases.
EA SPORTS Madden NFL 27 will receive an EA Play trial beginning August 6. Members will also get an EA Play Welcome Pack, monthly Madden Ultimate Team Packs, and 10% off Madden Points. EA outlined these Apex Legends and Madden NFL 27 benefits in a separate Steam announcement.
What else EA Play includes
EA Play members receive unlimited access to a collection of EA titles from franchises such as Battlefield, The Sims, and STAR WARS. The service also provides monthly rewards in EA games and a 10% discount on EA digital purchases, including game downloads, points packs, and DLC.
EA also confirmed that the EA SPORTS FC 27 early access trial will arrive on September 18, 2026. The current $0.99 promotion is limited to new members, and conditions, limitations, and exclusions apply. EA provides the full details in its EA Play terms.
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EA Sports FC 26
Developed by EA Vancouver
EA Sports FC 26 is a football simulation game and the third entry in the EA Sports FC series, following the franchise's rebranding from FIFA. The game features various modes including career mode with narrative-driven Manager Live Challenges, and introduces Archetypes, a system that defines player playstyles based on real footballers. It is the successor to EA Sports FC 25.
- Genre: Simulator, Sport
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Perspective: Third person, Bird view / Isometric
- Modes: Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Release: 2025-09-26
- Publisher: EA Sports
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- IGDB Rating: 56.2/100
