The eagerly awaited EA Sports College Football 26 is gearing up to offer updated squads, 300 college coaches, 10 fresh player profiles, adaptable substitutions, custom play zones, and a lot more than its previous version. After making a triumphant return to the field last year, CFB 26 promises to grant college football enthusiasts even greater control over their favorite team’s playing style, along with an array of modes, ensuring they can play according to their preference. The wait for this exciting release won’t be much longer, and lucky fans can get early access to EA Sports College Football 26, making the arrival even sooner!
This manual provides details on the specific launch time, along with instructions for players who want to begin playing the game slightly ahead of schedule.
What Time Does EA Sports College Football 26 Release?
A Classic Midnight Launch
On July 10th at 12 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), you can play College Football 26 if you have the standard edition of the game. If you opt for early access, you can start playing from 1 PM Pacific Time (PT) or 4 PM EDT. Here are the release times around the world:
* Pacific Time (PT): July 10th at 1 PM
* Eastern Daylight Time (EDT): July 10th at 12 PM (Standard Edition), July 10th at 4 PM (Early Access)
* Central European Summer Time (CEST): July 10th at 7 PM
* British Summer Time (BST): July 10th at 6 PM
* Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST): July 11th at 3 AM (Next day)
| Timezone | College Football 26 Standard Edition Release Time | College Football 26 Early Access Release Time |
|---|---|---|
| LA (Pacific Time) | July 10 at 9 AM | July 7 at 9 AM |
| Denver (Mountain Time) | July 10 at 10 AM | July 7 at 10 AM |
| Chicago (Central Time) | July 10 at 11 AM | July 7 at 11 AM |
| New York (Eastern Time) | July 10 at 12 PM | July 7 at 12 PM |
| London (British Summer Time) | July 10 at 5 PM | July 7 at 5 PM |
| Berlin (Central European Time) | July 10 at 6 PM | July 7 at 6 PM |
| Beijing (CST) | July 11 at 1 AM | July 8 at 1 AM |
| Tokyo (JST) | July 11 at 2 AM | July 8 at 2 AM |
| Auckland (NZST) | July 11 at 6 AM | July 8 at 6 AM |
This is a slightly different release time from College Football 25.
How to Play College Football 26 Early
Two Ways to Get a Headstart
Individuals can begin enjoying “College Football 26” as early as July 7, either by pre-ordering the Deluxe (or MVP) version of the game or by being an EA Play subscriber. The Deluxe (or MVP) editions grant players unrestricted access from July 7 at 4 PM ET/ 1 PM PT when purchased.
People who don’t wish to spend more for the Deluxe Edition can still acquire early access to College Football 26 through EA Play, as this subscription provides a 10-hour free trial. This is anticipated to launch simultaneously with the Deluxe Edition’s release. To take advantage of the free trial, players need to look for College Football 26 on the PlayStation Store or Xbox Marketplace and then pick the ‘Free Trial’ option that shows up. The download option for the trial will be enabled only at the time of early access release.
As a fellow enthusiast, I strongly advise that if you’re enjoying the 10-hour free trial, remember to fully exit the game once you’re done. Leaving it suspended on Xbox’s Quick Resume or still running on your PS5 might count towards the time you’ve been playing the game during the trial period.
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