When Does College Football 26 Early Access Start? How to Play College Football 26 Early?
by Kowsalya
Updated Jul 07, 2025
When Does College Football 26 Early Access Start?
Early access for EA Sports College Football 26 begins on Monday, July 7, 2025. This window gives eligible players three days to dive in before the worldwide release on July 10, 2025.
|
Region |
Early Access Start Time (July 7, 2025) |
|---|---|
|
US West (PT) |
9:00 AM |
|
US Mountain (MT) |
10:00 AM |
|
US Central (CT) |
11:00 AM |
|
US East (ET) |
12:00 PM |
|
UK (BST) |
5:00 PM |
|
Central Europe (CEST) |
6:00 PM |
|
Japan (JST, July 8) |
1:00 AM |
|
New Zealand (NZST, July 8) |
4:00 AM |
How to Play College Football 26 Early?
To play CFB 26 early, fans have two main options:
Pre-order the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle:
EA Play Subscription:
New Features Driving Hype for CFB 26
CFB 26 introduces game-changing features:
Road to Glory High School Mode:
Dynasty Mode Enhancements:
Gameplay Upgrades:
Authentic Atmosphere:
Social Media Reactions:
On Twitter @gamingpinasx shared a tweet about:
On Twitter @FantasyFoot67 shared a tweet about:
CFB 26 Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses
|
Edition |
Early Access |
Key Bonuses |
|---|---|---|
|
Standard |
No |
All Hands Ultimate Team Pack, Dynasty Coach Points, Road to Glory Skill Points |
|
Deluxe |
July 7–10, 2025 |
Standard bonuses + 4,600 College Football Points, Top Prospect Pack ( |
|
MVP Bundle |
July 7–10, 2025 |
Deluxe bonuses + Madden NFL 26 Deluxe, 99 OVR Travis Hunter Pack, 4,600 Madden Points |
Frequently Asked Questions- FAQ
Early access begins July 7, 2025, at 12 PM EDT (5 PM BST) for Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle pre-orders and EA Play trial users.
Pre-order the Deluxe Edition ($99.99) or MVP Bundle ($149.99) for unlimited access, or use an EA Play subscription ($5.99/month) for a 10-hour trial.
Early access starts at 5 PM BST on July 7, 2025, for both Deluxe/MVP pre-orders and EA Play trials.
It’s exclusive to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S, with no PC, PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch 2 versions.
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