EA Sports FC 27 set for Sept 25, adds Grounds mode

Electronic Arts has officially announced the release date and new features for its upcoming football simulation, EA Sports FC 27, confirming a global launch on September 25, 2026. The announcement, detailed in a new gameplay trailer, also revealed French star Kylian Mbappé as the cover athlete for the game's standard edition.

The new installment will introduce a major single-player mode called "The Grounds," described as a social football playground. This mode expands on the existing Clubs experience, offering players a customizable space to develop their own character through casual matches and competitive play. Players will be guided by mentor figures including Mbappé, England's Chloe Kelly, Argentina's Paulo Dybala, and the returning fictional character Alex Hunter, who was last featured in the series' story mode several years ago.

Other significant updates include a rebuilt Career Mode transfer market, designed to be more dynamic with player values influenced by club finances, potential, and form. The popular Football Ultimate Team (FUT) mode will also see the addition of a new "Gallery" feature, allowing players to curate collections of past and present stars.