The next season of EA's College Football series is upon us. On Wednesday, June 3, we learned several key details, but the biggest news reveal is set for Thursday, June 4. Here's everything we know about the upcoming title.

  • Release date: July 9, 2026
  • Full game reveal: June 4, 2026 on the EA Sports Madden NFL YouTube channel
  • Early access: July 2 (EA Play 10-hour trial), July 6 (EA Play Pro Edition)
  • Confirmed platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S (PC strongly rumored)
  • Standard cover: Dante Moore, Malachi Toney, Kewan Lacy

When Is the College Football 27 Release Date?

In just over a month, EA College Football 27 will land. The official release date is July 9, 2026, with leaks pointing to a possible closed beta ahead of launch.

EA stamped the July 9 launch alongside its cover reveal, with the full gameplay showcase set for June 4. The game shares that reveal window with Madden 27 , which lands later this summer under the same EA Sports football umbrella.

Who Are the College Football 27 Cover Athletes?

EA has tabbed three Heisman trophy candidates for its Standard Edition cover. For the Deluxe Edition, the game spreads the love even wider with Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti front and center.

The Standard Edition features Oregon quarterback Dante Moore, Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney and Ole Miss running back Kewan Lacy. The Deluxe cover adds Cignetti alongside Texas linebacker Colin Simmons, USC quarterback Jayden Maiava and Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore.

How Can You Pre-Order and Get Early Access to College Football 27?

Early access is available for fans through EA Play membership tiers. EA Play members get the earliest preview. That program begins on July 2 and it will give early adopters 10 hours of play.

EA Play Pro members can play the full Pro Edition on July 6, with both giving psyched users a jump on the global release date.

That ladder mirrors the early-access structure EA used for EA UFC 6 earlier this year. Standard and Deluxe editions are expected, and EA Play Pro also bundles recurring College Ultimate Team packs and a discount on EA digital content.

What Platforms Is College Football 27 On?

For the first time in the series history, it appears we're getting a PC version. That hasn't been confirmed by EA, but a retail leak has all but locked it in. Aside from PC, fans will have their choice of a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X/S version of the game.

A PC release would finally bring the rebooted series in line with EA's other major sports titles. CFB 27 also joins a loaded 2026 calendar headlined by Grand Theft Auto 6 , giving players plenty to budget for before year's end.