EA FC 26 beta – how to get a closed beta code and when codes will be released
Players will have the chance to get their hands on EA FC 26 early through the upcoming EA FC 26 beta, but there are certain steps you must follow to improve your chances of receiving a closed beta code.
We're just over two months away from EA FC 26 's worldwide release, with EA Sports confirming the game will be released on September 26, 2025, while players who pre-order the Ultimate Edition can access the game from September 19, 2025. Hype has been building around the new game, with EA starting to release deep dives into EA FC 26. Meanwhile, we were able to get hands-on with the game at a first-look event at the EA HQ in Vancouver.
But very soon, EA will launch the EA FC 26 closed beta, allowing players to access the new game early. A closed beta has been released annually by EA before every EA Sports FC and FIFA title since FIFA 14, where players can try out EA FC 26 for the first time while also providing EA with feedback before the official release in September.
If you've tried getting a beta in the past, you'd know that there's no way of guaranteeing yourself an invite. But, there are some steps you can follow to help boost your chances of getting a code when they are released.
EA FC 26 closed beta expected release date
Based on the EA FC 25 closed beta release date, we expect the EA FC 26 closed beta to go live on or around Friday, August 8, before ending on Tuesday, August 26. Closed beta codes are usually sent out in two batches – one when the beta goes live, and another halfway through.
The beta will give all players access to Kick-Off, Learn to Play, Online Seasons, Co-Op Seasons, and Online Friendlies, while it will also grant access to at least one of Clubs, Career Mode, or Ultimate Team.
How to get EA FC 26 closed beta code
To put it simply, there's no way to guarantee yourself a code for the EA FC 26 beta, but there are ways you can give yourself the best chance possible. Firstly, if you play on PC, PS4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch, then you won't have access to the EA FC 26 Closed Beta, with codes only sent to players on PS5, Xbox Series X |S, and we also expect them to be sent out for players on Nintendo Switch 2.
EA sends out the EA FC 26 closed beta codes via email, so the most important step is to make sure you've given EA consent to contact you via email; otherwise, there's no way for you to get a code. To double-check you have given them consent, head over to your EA account settings on EA.com and head to the 'Email Preferences' tab.
From there, tick the box that allows EA to get in touch with you regarding products, news, events, and promotions. A simple, but easily forgettable step! On this same tab, you'll find a preferred games section.
To increase your chances of being selected for the closed beta, select EA FC 25, EA FC 24, and as many FIFA titles as you can as preferred games, as well as selecting your preferred platform, then click update. If all of your preferred games are from the EA Sports FC and FIFA series, then this should increase your chances of being selected for the beta.
Lastly, ensure that your Xbox Game Pass or PSN account is linked to your EA account by checking the 'Connections' tab in your EA account settings. If you've followed all of the above steps, you should be good to go, but only certain people can receive an invite after completing these steps due to some of the requirements for the closed beta. The requirements are as follows:
EA FC 26 beta codes cannot be shared. This means, if you are offered a code off someone for a fee, don't accept, as this will be a scam!
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