People are so thirsty for football. I drove by an entire family tossing a football back and forth this morning. If they play video games, they will get some love in a few weeks.

EA College Football 27's release is near. Let's talk football.

  • Game: EA Sports College Football 27
  • Release Date: July 9, 2026 (worldwide)
  • Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC (EA app, Steam, Epic) — first PC release in the modern series
  • Earliest Early Access: July 2 (MVP+ Members, 7-day head start)
  • Editions: Standard $69.99, Deluxe $99.99, MVP Bundle $149.99

When Does EA College Football 27 Come Out?

We're about two and a half weeks away, football fans. I'm standing with you in anticipation for a new football game.

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The Standard Edition launches worldwide on July 9, 2026 , on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and, for the first time in the series' modern run, PC. That PC debut comes through the EA app, Steam and the Epic Games Store, finally bringing Dynasty, Road to Glory and College Ultimate Team to a platform shut out of recent entries. Early access can move some players up by as much as a full week.

What Are The EA College Football 27 Early Access Dates?

If you're in on the early access train, you'll get to kick off earlier than everyone else.

EA is running three windows ahead of launch:

  • July 2: MVP+ Members get the earliest in, a 7-day head start beginning at 2 p.m. ET (you can only join MVP+ on PS5 or Xbox, through July 1–2).
  • July 6: Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle buyers get 3-day "Advance Access."
  • July 9: Everyone else joins at the worldwide launch.

EA Play members also get a 10-hour trial on July 2. For the full preorder and early access breakdown , the tiers stack rewards on top of the extra time.

How Much Does EA College Football 27 Cost?

As usual, there are a few different versions to choose from, but if you're getting Madden 27 too, only one makes sense.

Here's how the editions and pricing break down:

  • Standard Edition ($69.99): the base game plus preorder bonuses, including an 81 OVR cover athlete item, 100 Dynasty Coach Points and 250 Road to Glory Skill Points.
  • Deluxe Edition ($99.99): adds the July 6 Advance Access, 4,600 College Football Points and an exclusive early-access challenge.
  • MVP Bundle ($149.99): packages College Football 27 with Madden NFL 27 Deluxe and cross-game content.

There is also the MVP+ Membership, which layers the 7-day July 2 access, monthly Ultimate Team packs, all playable mascots and beta access on top of the bundle.

Which EA College Football 27 Edition Should You Buy?

If you're on the fence, the Standard Edition is best. If you're already all-in on EA football, the MVP+ membership that also gets you Madden 27 is the way to go.

For most fans, the Standard Edition delivers the full game without paying for early time you may not use. Players who want a head start and extra Ultimate Team fuel can justify the Deluxe, while the MVP Bundle is the obvious move for anyone buying Madden too. MVP+ is the all-in membership for diehards who want the earliest access and year-round perks, and the full preorder rundown covers the rest.