How to Play EA FC 26 for Free on EA Play
If you are an EA Play subscriber (or have access via Game Pass Ultimate/PC), you can play EA FC 26 for free for a limited time, 10 hours, even if the full game has not yet been released or purchased.
During this period, you have normal access to the game, and if you decide to purchase it later, your progress is retained for the full version.
What is EA Play?
It is a subscription service from Electronic Arts (EA) for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox gamers.
With it, you have access to:
- Various games from EA studios;
- 10% discount on digital purchases, whether full games or DLCs;
- 10-hour trials before deciding on the purchase of the game.
Benefits of Subscribing to EA Play
Next, we will look at the main benefits of the EA Play subscription:
- Savings: If you play a lot of EA games, with just one subscription, you can get discounts on more than one game.
- Try Before You Buy: The trials allow you to see if you like the game before spending, without losing progress if you decide to buy.
- Variety of Games: Access to many different games without needing to buy each release.
Step-by-Step to Subscribe to EA Play
- Xbox:
On the console, open the Microsoft Store.
Search for EA Play.
Choose the plan (monthly or annual).
Confirm the payment.
Look for the specific game from EA studios and select the "trial" mode.
On PlayStation:
On the home menu, open the PlayStation Store.
Search for EA Play.
Select the type of subscription (monthly or annual).
Complete the payment.
In the store, search for EA Sports FC 26 and choose EA Play Trial version to download.
On PC:
Download the EA App from the official EA website.
Create/sign in to your EA account.
Click on EA Play → Subscribe.
Choose between EA Play or EA Play Pro.
Download the EA Sports FC 26 Trial.
Via Steam
Open Steam.
Search for EA Play.
Select and subscribe to the plan.
Make sure your Steam account is linked to EA.
Download the EA Sports FC 26 Trial.
How Much Does EA Play Cost in Brazil?
The monthly price varies depending on the platform's store (Microsoft Store, PlayStation Store, EA/Origin for PC). That is, there may be differences in tax, conversion, and store fees.
There have been price increases recently (in 2024) for standard EA Play in many countries.
Special promotions sometimes offer lower prices for a limited time, or discounts for the first month.
The annual plan usually ends up being much more economical than paying month to month if you intend to use it for a long time.
How to Play EA FC 26 for Free on EA Play
The trial version of EA Sports FC 26 (available to EA Play subscribers) typically gives 10 hours of full access to the game, including Ultimate Team, Career Mode, Volta, and other online and offline modes. Here are practical tips for you to make the most of these 10 hours before deciding if it's worth buying the game.
- Plan Your Time
The 10-hour timer runs even in menus, so:
Close the game completely when you are not playing.
Avoid staying idle in the menu or building a team for too long.
To build your team during the trial time, try using the WebApp.
- Ultimate Team EA FC 26 – Start Strong, Even Without Spending:
Choose your starting squad's nationality wisely (Brazil, France, and England have good starting options).
Complete the initial Squad Building Challenges (SBC) that give packs and loan players.
Play the First Challenges (Moments) to earn quick rewards without spending coins.
Test the Gameplay Before Buying:
Pace, dribbling, ball physics, and finishing.
See if the gameplay appeals to you or feels too similar to FC 25.
Try different difficulty levels and sliders (in offline mode) to see the balance of the gameplay.