The highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 26 will be released on July 10, 2025. After the massive success of College Football 25, EA Sports is all set to raise the stakes.
If you are one of the franchise’s die-hard fans and want to hit Gridiron early, here’s all the information about pre-ordering and early access you will need to know about EA Sports College Football 26.
How To Play EA Sports College Football 26 Early
EA Sports College Football 26 launches worldwide on July 10, 2025, for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X, with no PC version planned. To play three days early, starting July 7, you will need to pre-order either the Deluxe Edition or the EA SPORTS MVP Bundle, priced at $149.99.
The MVP Bundle, which includes both College Football 26 and Madden NFL 26, also grants early access to Madden starting Aug. 11. Pre-ordering the MVP Bundle also gives additional perks: deluxe editions of both games, 4,600 Madden Points, elite items for Madden Ultimate Team and College Ultimate Team, and skill points for Dynasty and Road to Glory modes.
These bonuses will give you more customization options and help with the progression. However, some conditions and restrictions apply, so read the terms and conditions thoroughly before purchase.
College Football 25 was a 2024 phenomenon, ranking among the year’s top-selling games. Madden 25 also earned praise as one of the series’ strongest entries. This year, EA Sports is doubling down with a synchronized rollout.
Some sources hint that the MVP Bundle’s dual-title strategy is trying to make an ecosystem between the game, potentially reintroducing fan-favorite features like exporting draft classes from College Football to Madden. This was a staple of the old NCAA Football series, absent in 2024 due to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) complexities.
Will There Be A Cross-Title Career Mode?
Rumors of a new single-player story mode spanning College Football 26 and Madden 26 are floating around, but nothing has been made official yet.
This MyCareer-style journey could let players guide an athlete from college stardom to NFL glory, building on last year’s foundations. Combined with Dynasty and Road to Glory enhancements, the game promises near-endless replayability.
The MVP Bundle’s $149.99 price tag is steep, but early access and extras justify the cost for many. However, the absence of a PC version for the second consecutive year makes less accessible for a large chunk of the market.
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Looking ahead, College Football 26 could set a new standard if it delivers on rumored features. As July 7 nears, fans are ready to storm the field, hoping EA Sports scores another touchdown.
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