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EA College Football 27 early access starts July 2 for select paid editions; full release set for July 9
MVP+ members gained console access on July 2 while Deluxe Edition buyers start July 6. The full worldwide launch occurs July 9 at 2 p.m. ET.
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Early access to EA College Football 27 began July 2, 2026, for MVP+ members on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S in the U.S. and Canada, Forbes reported. Those players received a seven-day head start at 2 p.m.
ET. Deluxe Edition and MVP Bundle owners start their three-day early access window July 6 at 2 p.m. ET. EA Play and EA Play Pro subscribers received a separate 10-hour trial beginning the same day as MVP+ access.
The standard edition unlocks worldwide July 9 at 2 p.m. ET, ending all early access periods. Owners of any edition then share the same live game state. Pricing includes the standard edition at $69.99, the deluxe edition at $99.99, and the MVP bundle at $149.99, which also contains Madden NFL 27.
An annual MVP+ membership costs $149.99. The game supports PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC through the EA app, Steam, and Epic. It marks the first entry in the series available on PC. MVP+ members retain monthly Ultimate Team packs and mascots after early access concludes.
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