EA Sports College Football 26: Release time, early access and pre-orders
Touching down soon!
After making a hit return with 25 last year, EA Sports College Football 26 is set to succeed it, with the newest instalment launching soon.
We are fast approaching the game's global launch, bringing players from California to Canberra online for a new year of College Football.
So, for everything you need to know, including the College Football 26 release time, read on!
When is the EA Sports College Football 26 release time?
EA Sports College Football 26 releases worldwide at 5pm BST on 10th July 2025.
It's a simultaneous global launch, meaning the time it launches will differ depending on which part of the world you're in.
Here's what time it launches in a few different time zones:
- 9am PT
- 10am MT
- 11am CT
- 12pm ET
- 6pm CEST
- 1am JST (11th July)
- 2am AEST (11th July)
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When does the EA Sports College Football 26 early access start?
EA Sports College Football 26 early access begins on 5pm BST on 7th July 2025.
This early access period is only available to players who have purchased the Deluxe Edition of College Football 26, which will cost you £99.99 / $99.99.
The early access features the same simultaneous global launch as the full release, so you can check what time it will release in your time zone in the section above.
Can I pre-order EA Sports College Football 26?
You can pre-order the digital version of the game directly from the PlayStation Store and Xbox Store respectively.
As for physical editions, you can purchase the game from a variety of shops in the US:
Unfortunately, the game doesn't seem to be receiving a physical release in the UK, so if you were hoping to get yourself a physical copy, you're out of luck.
Is there an EA Sports College Football 26 trailer?
Yes, the game's reveal trailer was released at the end of May and you can watch it down below!
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