EA Sports UFC 6: Release date, pre-orders, editions and what to expect

It's almost time for another year of UFC, as the release date for EA Sports UFC 26 has now been confirmed.

Placing players in the famous Octagon without any of the blunt force trauma of real UFC, UFC 6 is the latest in the MMA series, and the first since 2023.

So, if you're excited to jump in when EA UFC 6 launches later this year, here's what you need to know about it.

EA Sports UFC 6 release date and launch time

EA Sports UFC 6 releases on 19 June 2026 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at 4pm BST.

For those of you in different time zones, here's what time the game will launch for you:

• US Pacific (PT) – 8am
• US Mountain (MT) – 9am
• US Central (CT) – 10am
• US Eastern (ET) – 11am
• Brazil (BRT) – 12pm
• Central Europe (CEST) – 5pm
• Singapore (SGT) – 11pm
• Australia East Coast (AEDT) – 1am, 20 June
• New Zealand (NZDT) – 3am, 20 June

Pre-ordering the Ultimate Edition of the game will also net players seven days of early access, kicking off on 12 June 2026 – more on that down below.

Can I pre-order EA Sports UFC 6?

Yes, EA Sports UFC 6 is now available for pre-order.

You can purchase the game by heading directly to the PlayStation Store, or Xbox Store, depending on your choice of console.

All EA Sports UFC 6 editions

There are two different editions of EA UFC 6 available: the Standard Edition and the Ultimate Edition.

Here's what's included with both:

Standard Edition

• Base game (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Pre-order bonus: Iconic Moments Bundle (Three Fighter Skins)

Ultimate Edition

• Base game (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S)
• Pre-order bonus: Iconic Moments Bundle (Three Fighter Skins)
• Pre-order bonus: 7 Days Early Access (12-18 June)
• Fighter Pass: UFC Legends (Eight new Fighters, two at launch plus six in future)
• Expansion Pass: Access to two fully-loaded expansions, which include a new mode and more. Coming Winter 2026 and Summer 2027
• VIP Pass: Five Fighter Skins, six VIP Cosmetic Items, three VIP emojis and ongoing progress boosts and rewards across the game
• Rivalry Bundle: Two Fighter Skins plus 500 UFC Points

What to expect from EA Sports UFC 6

EA UFC 6 will once again use EA's in-house Frostbite engine – the same one used for similar sports titles like EA Sports FC.

The game will introduce ragdoll physics to the game, with more realistic reactions to damage from the fighters.

A new gameplay feature being added is "Flow State," which activates when the player deals a high amount of damage, engaging their fighter's unique skills.

According to leaks, there may also be a new game mode featuring former Featherweight Champion Max Holloway.

Two further leaked modes are 'Hall of Legends' and 'The Legacy', both of which will allow players to relive the careers of certain UFC greats, or follow their careers using their own character.

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