Have a look at the EA FC 26 release date and leaks
As preparations for the new season begin across Europe, EA Sports have finally announced the release of its latest instalment, EA FC 26, find out more below.
EA has officially confirmed the game’s release for Fall 2025, and leakers have already posted all kinds of details relating to gameplay, Ultimate Team changes, card designs, and more.
EA FC 26 release date, price, leaks, icons and heroes players, FUT gameplay, card design, cover star name
🚨NEW ICONS COMING TO FC 26
• 🇸🇪 Zlatan
• 🇪🇸 Iniesta
• 🇩🇪 Kroos
• 🇧🇷 Marcelo
• 🇮🇹 Chiellini
• 🇺🇸 Morgan
• 🇮🇹 Totti
• 🇩🇪 Oliver Kahn
• 🇸🇪 Sara
• 🇰🇷 Cha Bum-Kun
• 🇩🇪 Steffi Jones
• 🇧🇷 SissiEA ABSOLUTELY COOKED HERE 🔥🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/zyC9q74dR0
— Fut Sheriff (@FutSheriff) June 24, 2025
🚨 Official FC 26 card designs ✅
That Icon card looks insane 🔥🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/eQfUuWWJxs
— EAFC 25 News (@FUT25News_) June 23, 2025
While EA has yet to confirm all of the leaks and potential updates, fans can check out all what to expect from the next installment.
EA FC 26 release date
According to reliable leaker @FutSheriff, fans can expect EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition to launch on September 19, 2025. The Standard Edition will then follow suit on September 26, 2025. Notably, both of these dates fall in line with EA’s past release windows.
EA FC 26 price
As for the pricing, fans can expect EA Sports to keep the same prices from EA FC 25, with the Ultimate Edition likely to cost $99.99, and the Standard Edition around $69.99. Fans playing the Nintendo Switch version can also expect the same prices.
EA FC 26 gameplay leaks
A notably leaker named @DetectiveFUT claims that the game will feature new changes including updated PlayStyles, new Tactical Focus options, and specific Player Roles such as Wide Back (CB), Box Crasher (CDM), and Inverted Wingback (LB/RB). Player could potentially get to adjust their play style dynamically using the new Tactical Focus called ‘Versatility’. A new PlayStyle update called the ‘Enforcer’ could also potentially feature.
EA FC 26 pre-order bonuses
According to another leaker named @AsyFutTrader, EA FC 26 Ultimate Edition pre-orders will come with the following bonuses:
- One untradable base Icon item
- Between 4,600 and 6,000 FC Points
- Seven-day early access
- Season 1 Premium Pass
- One additional Evolution slot at launch
- One 93+ Icon player pick and one Evolution reward for use in EA FC 25
Players must pre-order by August 26, 2025, to get these bonuses.
EA FC 26 FUT Icons and Heroes
List of Leaked Icons
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic
- Toni Kroos
- Andres Iniesta
- Marcelo
- Francesco Totti
- Oliver Kahn
- Giorgio Chiellini
- Alex Morgan
- Steffi Jones
- Sissi
- Cha Bum-Kun
- Sara
Interestingly, fans can also expect the following eight new FUT Heroes coming to EA FC 26:
- Cesc Fabregas
- Michael Carrick
- Marouane Fellaini
- Mario Mandzukic
- Andrea Barzagli
- Jan Koller
- Esteban Cambiasso
- Gilberto Silva
🚨 New ICON’s #fc26
More can be added later ⏳👀 pic.twitter.com/14RQkZvIwv
— EA FC 26 leaks (@fc25leaks) June 24, 2025
EA FC 26 card designs
Several leakers, like @FUT25News_, @exofifa_, and @LeanDesign_ have shared multiple card designs expected for EA FC 26 Ultimate Team. They have also shared new designs for Icons, TOTW, Rare Gold, Showdown (regular and upgraded), and pre-order Icons. The new visuals reportedly look sleeker and more detailed than the previous EA FC 25 versions.
The cover star for the expected upcoming EA Sports FC 26 has been leaked online as well with it being Jude Bellingham.
EA FC 26 Ultimate Team changes
EA Sports is reportedly overhauling several Ultimate Team mechanics, with leaker @DetectiveFUT stating that they have removed Champions Play-Offs. The developers have instead replaced it with two separate competitions:
- FUT Champions (for Div 5 and above)
- FUT Champions Challengers (Div 6 and below)
Moreover, Division Rivals will also see a changing, with checkpoints now called ‘Stage Events’, and offering bonus objectives and rewards. Win streaks will now offer double Rivals points, while relegation protection is under tests. EA is also reportedly experimenting with a penalty system for players who frequently resort to quitting matches. Moreover, players can expect the Ultimate Team to focus on Live Events and Tournaments.
EA FC 26 gameplay updates
Alongside all of the above noted changes, the new instalment will feature the following new gameplay mechanics:
- ‘Box Crasher’ for CDMs making late attacking runs
- ‘Inverted Wingback’ pushing fullbacks into midfield
- New PlayStyles like ‘Enforcer’ and renamed ones like ‘Aerial Fortress’