EA Sports' College Football 26 may not formally launch until July 10, but those who preorder the Deluxe Edition or MVP Bundle can get early access to this highly anticipated sports title.
If you don't want to wait a few extra days to get your hands on the ball, College Football 26's Deluxe Edition will run you $100, while the MVP Bundle--which also comes with Madden 26--comes in at $150. Meanwhile, EA Play subscribers can also gain early access to College Football 26, but you'll be limited to a 10-hour trial of the game. When the trial ends, you'll still need to purchase the full game to continue playing.
Early access launch varies based on region to ensure everyone can start playing at the same time, so check below for when the game unlocks in your timezone.
9 AM PT
10 AM MT
11 AM CT
12 PM ET
5 PM BST
6 PM CEST
1 AM CST
1 AM JST
4 AM NZST
College Football 26 is the newest entry in EA's sports franchise and brings a variety of updates returning fans should appreciate, such as dynamic substitution, improved quarterback play, refined animations, and plenty more.
If you're not looking to dive into the game early, that's okay. The standard version of College Football 26 will be available for everyone beginning July 10.
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