EA FC 26 is offering a closed beta this year, letting players try out the revamped football gameplay early. If you’re wondering how to get a code and what the beta will include, I’ve got you covered with all the details.
EA FC 26 aims to refresh the series with changes to the on-pitch action, including the return of low-driven shots and a less promo-heavy Ultimate Team mode. The beta gives fans a chance to see these updates firsthand, but getting in isn’t straightforward.
To play the closed beta, you’ll need a code sent to the email linked to your EA account. Not everyone will get one, so you have to opt in properly to be considered.
Here’s the step-by-step:
- Visit the official EA website.
- Log into your account.
- Open Account Settings.
- Go to ‘Communication Preferences.’
- Turn on the option “Email me about EA’s products, news, events, and promotions”.
- Add your preferred gaming platforms.
- Save your changes.
This setting lets EA contact you about playtests and other opportunities related to EA FC and their games. But keep in mind, turning this on doesn’t guarantee you’ll get a beta code. The codes are handed out pretty randomly. So, even if you played last year’s beta, you might not get in this time. It’s kinda a lottery.
The beta will run from Friday, August 8, 2025, through Tuesday, August 26. Codes will probably start going out on Monday, August 4, 2025. But EA usually sends them in batches, so if you don’t get one right away, keep checking your inbox, and don’t forget the spam folder, because those emails sometimes hide there.
From past experience, the beta won’t unlock all game modes for everyone. You’ll get access to a random mix of Career Mode, Ultimate Team, and Clubs, while Kick-Off will be available to all participants. There’s no way to pick which modes you get.
The squads won’t reflect any recent transfers, so teams will look like they did at the end of EA FC 25. Kits will also be the same as last season’s. So, no surprises there.
