Cover Stars and More Revealed for ‘EA Sports FC 27’

The cover and more has been revealed for EA Sports FC 27.

Today, Electronic Arts, Inc. revealed the cover of the Ultimate Plus Edition for EA SPORTS FC™ 27, featuring Real Madrid superstars Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham following an incredible summer of football, alongside the first-look at EA SPORTS FC™ 27 gameplay ahead of its worldwide launch on September 25, 2026.

As a limited-time edition available through August 31st, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 Ultimate Plus Edition includes a range of content across Football Ultimate Team™ (FUT™) and the full game, including up to 10,000 FC Points distributed across five monthly drops✝, Premium Passes for Seasons 1-5, a Hall of FUT Player Pick (1 of 5), alongside up to seven days Early Access to FC 27 beginning September 18.

Inspired by the FC player community and the connection shared by fans worldwide, EA SPORTS FC™ 27 introduces new ways to play The World’s Game, including:

The Grounds*: A new social football playground, The Grounds, represents a side of football that’s never existed in EA SPORTS FC, until now. Expanding the Clubs experience with casual, fast-paced kickabouts to top-tier competition, explore three districts inspired by football heritage. Progress and personalize your player as you develop your game on and off the pitch with guidance from renowned mentors including Kylian Mbappé, Chloe Kelly, Paulo Dybala and Alex Hunter.

A fully rebuilt Career Transfer Market: Sign your next star in Manager Career with a Transfer Market that’s faster, smarter, and more dynamic than ever. Enhanced by TransferRoom, player values are influenced by club buying power, player potential, ratings, and form to deliver greater realism. Master new negotiation tactics, compete in dynamic bidding wars, and navigate streamlined transfer processes as rival clubs recruit more strategically.

The All-New Football Ultimate Team™ Gallery: Curate and immortalize your dream club within the FUT™ Gallery and grade complete Sets of past and present Player Items across clubs, leagues, nations, and FUT™ campaigns to increase your Gallery Level, earning rewards and building your Club’s identity throughout the new football season.

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Becky O'Brien
Becky O'Brien
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