EA FC 26 Standard Edition: Release time in India, UK, USA & around the globe
The football season in gaming is going to start pretty soon!
FC fans and gamers are already enjoying the early access to EA FC 26, who have bought the Ultimate Edition. However, for the players who have purchased the Standard Edition, they will be able to play the game from September 26, 2025.
In this article, we will talk about the timings of the Standard Edition release in different regions. Without wasting any more time, let’s jump right into it.
EA FC 26 Standard Editions release date & timings
Mark your calendars for EA FC 26 Standard Editions, which is all set to drop on September 26, 2025, at 21:00 PST for console. The timings and release dates for both console and PC are different. Check them out here:
| Location / Time Zone | Console Release Time | PC Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (PDT) | 21:00 (September 26) | 05:00 (September 25) |
| New York (EDT) | 00:00 (September 26) | 08:00 (September 25) |
| London (BST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 13:00 (September 25) |
| Berlin (CEST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 14:00 (September 25) |
| Cairo (EEST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 15:00 (September 25) |
| Tokyo (JST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 21:00 (September 25) |
| Sydney (AEST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 22:00 (September 25) |
| India (IST) | 5:30 PM (September 26) | 5:30 PM (September 25) |
| Auckland (NZST) | 00:00 (September 26) | 00:00 (September 26) |
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Conclusion
The fans and players are currently enjoying the early access to the game, although there are some bugs and the servers are lagging. Fans are hopeful that this will be fixed during the global launch of the game.
The reviews and expectations for this game are much better than EA FC 25. The previous one was literally one of the worst EA FC games of all time.
EA Sports FC has learned from its mistakes and this time, they worked a lot around the players’ feedback to deliver the top-quality football game.
FAQs
Why is the PC release earlier than the console?
Often for server testing or platform-specific rollout.
What if my time zone isn’t listed?
Convert from UTC—most launches are UTC-based; use tools like World Time Buddy
Does EA FC 26 preload affect release time?
Preload lets you download early, but play starts at the listed times.
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Mahaksh Chauhan is a passionate gaming journalist who loves for old-school RPGs and turn-based games. With a keen eye for storytelling and a deep understanding of game mechanics, Mahaksh brings an unique perspective to the world of gaming. Inspired by classics like Persona, Red Dead Redemption 2, and Skyrim, Mahaksh is dedicated in sharing the magic of games with readers. When not writing or gaming, Mahaksh can be found cheering on WWE superstars or watching his favourite Anime.
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